1 Chronicles 18:3. David smote Hadarezer, as he went to establish his dominion Such is the uncertainty of this world, that many times men lose their wealth and power, then when they think to confirm them. The meaning of the words, however, may be, that as David went to establish his own dominion, this king of Zobah came out to oppose him, and therefore David smote him. See on 2 Samuel 8:3. read more
1 Chronicles 18:5-6. When the Syrians came to help Hadarezer, David slew of the Syrians, &c. Thus the enemies of God’s church are often made to ruin themselves by helping one another. The Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts For the wealth of the sinner often proves to have been laid up for the just. The Syrians’ shields of gold, and their brass, were brought to Jerusalem, 1 Chronicles 18:7-8. As the tabernacle was built of the spoils of the Egyptians, so the temple... read more
David’s fame (18:1-22:1)Before speaking further of the temple, the writer lists a number of David’s victories in war. These records show how God was strengthening David’s kingdom according to his promise, but they show also why God would not allow David to build the temple. One who had caused so much bloodshed was not a suitable person to build the nation’s sacred place of worship (see 22:7-10).The writer records victories over miscellaneous enemies (18:1-17; see notes on 2 Samuel 8:1-18);... read more
Hadarezer. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "Hadadezer" as in 2 Samuel 8:5 . Zobah. Compare Psalms 60:0 , title, and 1 Samuel 14:47 . It was in the neighbourhood of Damascus. in 1 Chronicles 19:6 we have the provocation which led to this war. Compare 2 Samuel 10:16 . to stablish his dominion. It had been impaired, Compare 2 Samuel 8:3 . read more
seven thousand. See note on 2 Samuel 8:4 an = for an. read more
garrisons. Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac, read this word in the text, as in 2 Samuel 8:6 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more
Tibhath. Called also Beta and Berothai (2 Samuel 8:8 ): unless the four names represent four cities. the pillars: i.e. the two pillars afterward made by Solomon (1 Kings 7:15 , 1 Kings 7:21 ; 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 ). read more
Tou. Called also Toi (2 Samuel 8:9 ). read more
DEFEAT OF THE KING OF ZOBAB"And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates. And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen; and David hocked all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for a hundred chariots." read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:9
Tou . In the parallel place, spelt Toi. Nothing else is known of this King of Hamath, who now proffers his congratulations to David. read more