1 Chronicles 18:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:1-8

After this, it is said (1 Chron. 18:1), David did those great exploits. After the sweet communion he had had with God by the word and prayer, as mentioned in the foregoing chapter, he went on his work with extraordinary vigour and courage, conquering and to conquer. Thus Jacob, after his vision, lifted up his feet, Gen. 29:1. We have taken a view of these victories before, and shall now only observe, 1. Those that have been long enemies to the Israel of God will be brought down at last. The... 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 18:7

The shields ; Hebrew שֶׁלֶט . Much doubt has been entertained as to the meaning of this word. Its etymology is uncertain. Gesenius derives it from a root signifying "hardness." For the most part, however, the context of the seven places of its occurrence which he instances ( 2 Samuel 8:7 ; 2 Kings 11:10 ; 1 Chronicles 18:7 ; 2 Chronicles 23:9 ; So 2 Chronicles 4:4 ; Jeremiah 51:11 ; Ezekiel 27:11 ) favour the rendering "shields," though the quotation from Jeremiah 51:11 ... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 18:1-8

David’s victories over his enemies chs. 18-20These chapters record the fulfillment of God’s promised victory over David’s enemies as part of the Davidic Covenant (1 Chronicles 17:8). David was successful because God was with him and helped him (1 Chronicles 18:6; 1 Chronicles 18:13; cf. 1 Chronicles 19:19). [Note: For a good explanation of the difference between 18:17 and 2 Samuel 8:18, see G. J. Wenham, "Were David’s Sons Priests?" Zeitschrift für die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 87:1... 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 18:7

(7) On.—Samuel, “to” = belonging to. 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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

DAVID ’S REIGN THE DOWNFALL OF SAUL (1 Chronicles 10:0 ) In reading this chapter with whose general contents we became familiar in 1 Samuel 31:0 , it is important to note the inspired comment at its close (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 ). DAVID’S HEROES (1 Chronicles 11-12) In the history of David in this book, the writer dwells chiefly on its prosperous side, passing over the rest as lightly as possible. His anointing at Hebron (1 Chronicles 11:1-3 ) reveals nothing of what we learned earlier of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17

1Ch 18:1-12 [ The Speakers Commentary points out that this chapter is closely parallel with 2 Samuel 8:0 , differing from it only in a few passages. It contains an account of David's chief wars ( 1Ch 18:1-13 ), and a list of his principal officers ( 1Ch 18:15-17 ).] 1. 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. 2. And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought... read more

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