New International VersionIn the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its surrounding villages from the control of the Philistines.
New Living TranslationAfter this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath and its surrounding towns.
English Standard VersionAfter this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
Berean Standard BibleSome time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.
King James BibleNow 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.
New King James VersionAfter this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
New American Standard BibleNow after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
NASB 1995Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
NASB 1977Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
Legacy Standard BibleNow it happened afterwards, that David struck the Philistines and subdued them and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
Amplified BibleAfter 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.
Christian Standard BibleAfter this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its surrounding villages from Philistine control.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAfter this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from Philistine control.
American Standard VersionAnd after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines.
Contemporary English VersionLater, David attacked and defeated the Philistines. He captured their town of Gath and the nearby villages.
English Revised VersionAnd 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAfter this, David defeated and crushed the Philistines. He took Gath and its surrounding villages from them.
Good News TranslationSome time later King David attacked the Philistines again and defeated them. He took out of their control the city of Gath and its surrounding villages.
International Standard VersionAfter this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines, and then took possession of Gath and its towns from Philistine control.
NET BibleLater David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.
New Heart English BibleAfter this it happened, that David struck the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines.
Webster's Bible TranslationNow after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSome time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.
World English BibleAfter this, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass after this, that David strikes the Philistines, and humbles them, and takes Gath and its small towns out of the hand of the Philistines;
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass after this, that David smiteth the Philistines, and humbleth them, and taketh Gath and its small towns out of the hand of the Philistines;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be after this, and David will strike the rovers, and he will subdue them, and take Gath and her daughters from the hand of the rovers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass after this, that David defeated the Philistines, and humbled them, and took away Geth, and her daughters out of the hands of the Philistines,
Catholic Public Domain VersionNow after these things, it happened that David struck the Philistines, and he humbled them, and he took Gath and her daughters from the hand of the Philistines.
New American BibleAfter this, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and he took Gath and its towns away from the Philistines.
New Revised Standard VersionSome time afterward, David attacked the Philistines and subdued them; he took Gath and its villages from the Philistines. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND after these things it came to pass that David smote the Philistines and destroyed them, and took the power from the hand of the Philistines, and took Gath and the small villages that were round about it out of the hand of the Philistines. Chronicles 191 NOW it came to pass after this that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son Hanun reigned in his stead.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And so it was after these things and David put the Philistines to the sword, and he destroyed them, and David took a cord of measurement from the hand of the Philistines, and he took Gath and its hamlets; those that were around the Philistines he broke into pieces.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass afterwards, that David smote the Philistines, and routed them, and took Geth and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context David's Triumphs1Some time later,Daviddefeatedthe Philistines,subdued them,and tookGathand its villagesfrom the handof the Philistines.2David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.…
Cross References 2 Samuel 8:1-14Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...
Psalm 60:8Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Psalm 108:9Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
2 Samuel 10:1-19Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...
2 Samuel 12:26-31Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. / Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. / Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” ...
1 Kings 11:15-16Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.
2 Kings 8:2So the woman had proceeded to do as the man of God had instructed. And she and her household lived as foreigners for seven years in the land of the Philistines.
2 Kings 8:12“Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.”
2 Kings 8:13“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”
Isaiah 9:12Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
Isaiah 11:14They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.
Amos 1:13This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.
Zephaniah 2:8-10“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts.
Matthew 1:1This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Matthew 1:6and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,
Treasury of Scripture 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. A. 2 Samuel 8:1,2 And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines… Gath 1 Samuel 5:8 They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel aboutthither. 1 Samuel 27:4 And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him. 2 Samuel 1:20 Tellit not in Gath, publishit not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. Metheg-ammah Jump to Previous AttackControlCourseDaughter-TownsDavidDefeatedGathHandHandsHumblethOvercamePhilistinesSmallSmitethSmoteStruckSubduedSurroundingTimeTownsVillagesJump to Next AttackControlCourseDaughter-TownsDavidDefeatedGathHandHandsHumblethOvercamePhilistinesSmallSmitethSmoteStruckSubduedSurroundingTimeTownsVillages1 Chronicles 18 1.David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites3.He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians9.Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David11.The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God13.He put garrisons in Edom14.David's officersSome time laterThis phrase indicates a period after previous events recorded in 1 Chronicles, specifically after David's establishment as king and his consolidation of power. It suggests a continuation of David's military campaigns to secure Israel's borders and fulfill God's promises to the nation. The timing is significant as it shows David's strategic approach to dealing with Israel's enemies. David defeated the Philistines
The Philistines were long-standing enemies of Israel, often depicted as a formidable military force. David's victory over them is a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver Israel from its enemies. This victory is also a continuation of David's earlier successes against the Philistines, including his famous defeat of Goliath. The defeat signifies God's favor upon David and his role as a warrior king. subdued them
Subduing the Philistines implies not just a military victory but also establishing control over them, reducing their threat to Israel. This subjugation is part of David's broader campaign to bring peace and stability to the region. It reflects the biblical theme of God's chosen leader bringing order and justice. and took Gath and its villages
Gath was one of the five major Philistine cities and the hometown of Goliath. Capturing Gath and its surrounding villages was a significant strategic victory, as it weakened the Philistine power base. Archaeological evidence suggests Gath was a large and fortified city, indicating the scale of David's achievement. This conquest demonstrates David's military prowess and God's provision for Israel. from the hand of the Philistines
This phrase emphasizes the transfer of control from the Philistines to Israel. It highlights the reversal of fortunes, as the Philistines had previously oppressed Israel. The victory is seen as an act of divine intervention, fulfilling God's covenant promises to Israel. It also prefigures the ultimate victory of Christ over spiritual enemies, as David is often seen as a type of Christ, the ultimate King who defeats sin and death. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his military prowess, leadership, and heart for God. In this passage, he is depicted as a victorious leader who expands Israel's territory. 2. PhilistinesA significant enemy of Israel throughout the Old Testament. They were a confederation of city-states located on the coastal region of Canaan, often in conflict with Israel. 3. GathOne of the five major Philistine cities. It was a strategic location and the hometown of Goliath, whom David famously defeated earlier in his life. 4. SubjugationThe act of bringing under control or domination. David's victory over the Philistines represents a significant shift in power dynamics in the region. 5. VillagesThe smaller settlements surrounding Gath that were also brought under Israelite control, indicating a comprehensive victory. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in VictoryDavid's victories were not just military achievements but were seen as acts of God's sovereign will. Believers can trust in God's control over their battles, both physical and spiritual. The Importance of Obedience and FaithfulnessDavid's success was rooted in his obedience to God and his faithfulness. Christians are called to live obediently, trusting that God will lead them to victory in their struggles. Spiritual WarfareJust as David fought physical battles, believers are engaged in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6 reminds us to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual enemies. Leadership and ResponsibilityDavid's role as a leader required courage and responsibility. Christian leaders are called to lead with integrity, seeking God's guidance in their decisions. God's Faithfulness to His PromisesThe expansion of Israel's territory under David's reign is a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. Believers can be assured that God is faithful to His promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18
What was the extent of King David's kingdom?
Why does the biblical account of David’s reign exaggerate his kingdom’s power compared to historical evidence?
Why do historical records suggest that David’s kingdom was much smaller than the Bible describes?
How does the prosperity promised in Psalm 144:12–14 align with available historical and archaeological evidence about David’s reign?(1-3) Reduction of the Philistines, Moabites, and Arameans of Zobah. (1)Now after this it came to pass.--Literally,And it befel afterwards. This expression does not put the contents of this chapter into direct chronological sequence with those of the last. (Comp. Note on1Chronicles 17:1.) The formula of the original history, from which both Samuel and Chronicles have derived a chief part of their substance, has been taken over without modification, after the manner of Oriental compilers. We may, therefore, regard the phrase as a mere mark of transition in the narrative. Gath and her towns.--Heb.,her daughters, that is, outlying dependencies. Samuel has, "And David took the bridle [control, supremacy] of the metropolis [mother-city] out of the hand," &c. The chronicler or his authority has interpreted this curious expression (metheg h?'amm?h). If at the time Gath was the chief city of Philistia, and David made it recognise his suzerainty by payment of tribute, the phrases of both books are intelligible. In Solomon's time Gath was ruled by a king, Achish (1Kings 2:39), but he was hardly independent of Solomon. ( Comp.1Kings 4:24. ) The general sense is the same ifmetheg h?'amm?h be renderedthe bridle of the arm--i.e., the sovereign control, or supremacy. Verse 1. - Took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines; literally, her daughters. The compiler of Chronicles gives us this plain statement where, in the parallel place, we find, "took Metheg-ammah," or more exactly, Metheg-ha-ammah, the explanation of which word (see 2 Samuel 8:1) is not yet ascertained. Its literal signification is "the bridle or curb of the mother city," and may mark a special strong position which commanded Gath, or it may describe Gath as owning itself to such a position. Gesenius understands it to mean that David "subjected the metropolis of the Philistines to himself," quoting the Arabian proverb, To give one s bridle to any one, as equivalent to submitting to him. He quotes also Job 30:11. It may be noted that Ammah is spoken of ( 2 Samuel 2:24) as the name of a hill, otherwise unknown, however. Although David subdued so many places, he reigned over them, i.e, over many of them, still by "their own kings" ( 1 Kings 4:24; 2 Chronicles 9:26). Hence we find Gath with a king still in 1 Kings 2:39.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Some time later,וַיְהִי֙(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, beDavidדָּוִ֛יד(dā·wîḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jessedefeatedוַיַּ֥ךְ(way·yaḵ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221:To strikethe Philistines,פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים(pə·liš·tîm)Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistiasubdued them,וַיַּכְנִיעֵ֑ם(way·yaḵ·nî·‘êm)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3665:To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquishand tookוַיִּקַּ֛ח(way·yiq·qaḥ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To takeGathגַּ֥ת(gaṯ)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1661:Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine cityand its villagesוּבְנֹתֶ֖יהָ(ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323:A daughterfrom the handמִיַּ֥ד(mî·yaḏ)Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A handof the Philistines.פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃(pə·liš·tîm)Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia
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