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1 Chronicles 18:1–2 – Philistia and Moab Subdued

What happens: David defeats the Philistines and takes Gath and its villages. He also subdues Moab, and they become servants who bring tribute.

What it means: God gives victory to His anointed. Enemies yield as God establishes His kingdom. God is faithful to protect His people.

1 Chronicles 18:3–8 – Triumph over Hadadezer

What happens: David strikes Hadadezer of Zobah near the Euphrates, captures chariots, and hamstrings most of the horses. He takes gold shields and much bronze, later used for temple items.

What it means: Spoils of victory are consecrated to God. Power must be restrained under God’s rule. God provides resources for future worship.

1 Chronicles 18:9–11 – Tribute from Tou of Hamath

What happens: Tou sends his son with gifts to bless David for defeating Hadadezer. David dedicates the silver and gold to the Lord.

What it means: Nations acknowledge God’s work through His king. Wealth is safest when devoted to God. Gratitude expresses itself in consecration.

1 Chronicles 18:12–13 – Edom Subdued

What happens: Abishai strikes 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. David places garrisons in Edom, and the Lord gives victory wherever David goes.

What it means: Security comes from God’s hand. God’s sovereignty extends to every border. Peace follows righteous rule.

1 Chronicles 18:14–17 – David’s Administration

What happens: David reigns with justice and righteousness. Officers, priests, and commanders are listed.

What it means: Godly leadership blends victory with just administration. Order sustains peace. God values righteous governance.

Application

  • Dedicate victories and resources to God’s worship.
  • Value just leadership that protects and serves people.
  • Recognize God as the source of every success.

Bible

1Now 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.

2And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.

3And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.

4And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots.

5And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

6Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

7And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

8Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.

9Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

10He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.

11Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

12Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

13And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

14So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

15And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

16And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

17And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.

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