1 CHRONICLES 12

David’s Supporters in Ziklag 1 These are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he still concealed himself from Saul the son of Kish; they were among the courageous men who helped him in battle. 2 They were armed with bows, and could use the right hand or the left toslingstones andshootarrows from […]

1 CHRONICLES 13

Peril in Transporting the Ark 1 David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader. 2 David said to all the assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if it is from the Lordour God, let us sendwordeverywhere to our fellow countrymen who remain in all […]

1 CHRONICLES 14

David’s Family Enlarged 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar timbers, masons and carpenters, to build a house (palace) for him. 2 And David understood that the Lordhad establishedandconfirmed him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel. 3 Then David […]

1 CHRONICLES 18

David’s Kingdom Strengthened 1 After this it came about that David defeated and subdued the Philistines, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines. 2 He defeated Moab, and the Moabites became David’s servants and brought tribute (gifts). 3 David also defeated Hadadezer king of Zobahas far asHamath, as […]

1 CHRONICLES 19

David’s Messengers Abused 1 Now it came about after this, that Nahash king of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place. 2 David said, “I will be kind (gracious) to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father was kind to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning [the death […]

1 CHRONICLES 20

War with Philistine Giants 1 Then it happened at the end of the year,at the time when kings go outto battle,Joab led out the army and ravagedanddevastated the land of the Ammonites, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem [with Bathsheba]. Joab struck Rabbah and overthrew it. 2 David took the crown […]