1 Chronicles 18:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:9-17

Here let us learn, 1. That it is our interest to make those our friends who have the presence of God with them. The king of Hamath, hearing of David's great success, sent to congratulate him and to court his favour with a noble present, 1 Chron. 18:9, 10. It is in vain to contend with the Son of David. Kiss the Son, therefore, lest he be angry; let the kings and judges of the earth, and all inferior people too, be thus wise, thus instructed. The presents we are to bring him are not vessels of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:11

From Edom . This is probably the correct reading, and not, as in the parallel, "from Aram ," unless, as some think, both places were named in the original authority. From the children of Ammon . Perhaps the events narrated in our succeeding chapter are here referred to by the compiler. From Amalek (see 1 Samuel 30:1-20 , 1 Samuel 30:26-31 ). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 18:11

1 Chronicles 18:11. Them also King David dedicated to the Lord Not only the spoils of his enemies, but the presents of his friends, he devoted to God, and laid up toward the building and enriching of the temple. Thus, we must honour God with that wherewith he blesseth us. And, indeed, that is most truly and most comfortably our own, which we have consecrated to the Lord, and which we use for his glory. Let our merchandise and our hire be holiness to the Lord. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 18:11

from Edom. In 2 Samuel 8:14 we have another exploit included in this summary. See note on 1 Chronicles 18:12 . children = sons. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

David’s Wars and Officers of StateThis chapter is closely parallel to 2 Samuel 8:1-18, but with some variations in names and numbers.1. Gath] probably meant to explain the difficult phrase ’Metheg-ammah’ which occurs in 2 Samuel 8:1. Gath was independent in the time of Solomon: 1 Kings 2:39. 3. Hadarezer] 2 Samuel 8:3 has ’Hadadezer,’ which is more correct,’ Hadad’ being the name of a Syrian god and ’Hadadezer’ being a formation parallel to ’Eliezer.’4. An hundred chariots] RV ’for an hundred... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 18:11

(11) He brought.—Samuel, “dedicated.” Chronicles avoids the tautology.These nations.—The nations—scil., “whom he had reduced” (Samuel).From Edom.—Samuel, “from Aram,” but LXX., Syriac, and Arabic, “Edom;” (Targum and Vulg., “Aram”). All the versions read “Edom” here, which appears correct. Edom and Moab were conterminous, and the reference includes all the nations whom David conquered and despoiled.And from Amalek may refer to 1 Samuel 30:16, seq., but more probably to an unrecorded campaign.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

8. David’s Wars and Successful Reign CHAPTER 18 1. War with the Philistines (1 Chronicles 18:1 ) 2. War with Moab (1 Chronicles 18:2 ) 3. War with Zobah (1 Chronicles 18:3-4 ) 4. War with Damascus (1 Chronicles 18:5-11 ) 5. Wars with Edom (1 Chronicles 18:12-13 ) 6. David’s administration (1 Chronicles 18:14-17 ) After such glorious experiences David went forth as the victorious warrior-king to conquer the enemies of Israel. He first smote the Philistines, subdued them and took... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 18:11

18:11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all [these] nations; from {e} Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.(e) Because the Edomites and the Syrians joined their power together, it is said, 2 Samuel 8:12 that the Amramites were spoiled. read more