Bible Commentary

Then David put [garrisons] in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. 6. put garrisons in Syria of Damascus ] To secure his rear in any future operations towards Hamath or towards the Euphrates. brought gifts ] See note on 1Ch 18:2. preserved David … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:6”

And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. 5. Damascus ] The name is variously written in Heb., Darmesek (Chron.), Dammesek (Gen., 1 Kin.), Dummesek (2Ki 16:10). In Arabic it is Dimishk. See Bdeker, p. 306 ff. and Kirkpatrick on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:5”

And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also hamstrung all the chariot [horses], but reserved of them a hundred chariots. 4. a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen ] Sam. a thousand and seven hundred horsemen (so Heb. but LXX. of Sam. agrees with Chron.). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:4”

And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates. 3. Hadarezer ] So spelt in 2Sa 10:16-19, but in 2Sa 8:3-12, Hadadezer, the right form (as inscriptions shew). Zobah unto Hamath ] Render as R.V. mg. Zobah by Hamath, the position of Zobah being … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:3”

And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. 2. smote Moab ] The Chronicler at this point omits, as he often omits, some obscure words of Samuel. 2Sa 8:2 seems to say that David put two thirds of the Moabites (presumably the warriors) to death, but the meaning of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:2”

Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. Ch. 1Ch 18:1-13 (= 2Sa 8:1-14). A Summary of David’s Foreign Wars 1. after this ] The phrase is adopted from 2Sa 8:1 and probably came originally … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 18:1”

Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee forever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and [it shall be] blessed forever. 27. now therefore let it please thee that it may be it shall be blessed ] R.V. and now it hath pleased thee that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 17:27”

And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant: 26. this goodness ] R.V. this good thing. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See Gill “1Ch 17:1”. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (26) Lord, thou art God.Jehovah, Thou art the (true) God. Samuel: my Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 17:26”

For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him a house: therefore thy servant hath found [in his heart] to pray before thee. 25. hast told ] R.V. hast revealed to, it., hast uncovered the ear of. hath found to pray ] i.e. hath found words and courage to pray. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 17:25”

Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified forever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God of Israel, [even] a God to Israel: and [let] the house of David thy servant [be] established before thee. 24. Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified ] Render with R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 17:24”