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Numbers 24:17
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

Judges 3:29,30
And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man…

2 Samuel 8:2
And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. Andso the Moabites became David's servants,and brought gifts.

brought gifts

1 Samuel 10:27
But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

1 Kings 10:2,25
And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart…

2 Kings 3:4,5
And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool…

and they became subject to David
The subjugation of the Moabites under David's rule indicates a shift in regional power dynamics. This subjection involved the Moabites becoming vassals, which meant they were under the authority and protection of Israel, but retained some degree of autonomy. This relationship is reflective of the ancient Near Eastern practice where defeated nations would become tributary states, providing resources and allegiance to the victor. This subjugation is a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel rest from its enemies (2 Samuel 7:1). It also prefigures the ultimate reign of Christ, who will subdue all nations under His rule (Philippians 2:10-11).

and brought him tribute
The tribute brought by the Moabites to David signifies their acknowledgment of his sovereignty and their submission to his rule. Tribute often included valuable goods, such as gold, silver, livestock, or other resources, which would enhance the wealth and stability of David's kingdom. This act of bringing tribute is a common practice in ancient times, symbolizing loyalty and dependence. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Israel, where other nations would serve them (Deuteronomy 15:6). In a typological sense, this foreshadows the homage that all nations will bring to Christ in His eternal kingdom (Revelation 21:24-26).

– The verse opens with a straightforward historical report: “David also defeated the Moabites”.

• Scripture presents this victory as another step in the fulfillment of God’s promise to give David rest from his enemies (2 Samuel 7:9–11).

• Moab had been both ally and foe to Israel (Numbers 22;1 Samuel 22:3–4). Here the relationship shifts decisively, showing God granting David military success much like earlier triumphs over the Philistines (1 Chronicles 14:11, 17).

• The chronicler records these events to demonstrate how the kingdom was being firmly established under David, in line with prophecies such asDeuteronomy 2:9 that had long foretold boundaries for Israel and her neighbors.

– The next phrase underscores a political outcome: the Moabites “became subject to David.”

• This subjection is not merely a truce; it is a recognition of David’s sovereignty, similar to the submission of the Philistines (1 Chronicles 18:1) and Arameans (1 Chronicles 18:6).

• The move fulfills earlier indications that Israel would lead surrounding nations (Genesis 49:8–10;Psalm 18:43).

• God’s covenant with Abraham promised influence over neighboring peoples (Genesis 12:3). David’s reign begins to realize that influence in concrete, historical terms.

– The verse closes with economic evidence of Moab’s submission: they “brought him tribute.”

• Tribute meant regular payments of silver, gold, livestock, or produce—tangible tokens of allegiance (2 Samuel 8:2;1 Kings 4:21).

• Such offerings funded David’s administration and preparations for the temple that Solomon would build (1 Chronicles 22:14).

• The practice foreshadows a future day when all nations will honor the Lord’s anointed (Psalm 72:10–11;Isaiah 60:5–6), pointing beyond David to the Messiah.

1 Chronicles 18:2 records a real, decisive victory that placed Moab under Israel’s authority. God empowered David to defeat a long-standing neighbor, bring that nation into willing subjection, and secure tribute that advanced Israel’s kingdom purposes. The verse showcases God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises, David’s growing international stature, and a glimpse of the broader reign of the coming Christ in which every nation will ultimately render honor.