181 In 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.
181 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.
181 After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
181 In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines, bringing them to their knees, captured Gath, and took control of the surrounding countryside.
181 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.
181 After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath and its surrounding towns.
2 David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to him and brought him tribute.
2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
2 And he defeated Moab, and the Moabites became servants to David and brought tribute.
2 He also fought and defeated Moab. The Moabites came under David's rule and paid regular tribute.
2 Then he defeated Moab, and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought tribute.
2 David also conquered the land of Moab, and the Moabites who were spared became David's subjects and paid him tribute money.
David's victories.
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The happiness of Israel, through David's victories, and just government, faintly shadowed forth the happiness of the redeemed in the realms above.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 18:1
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David's victories.
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The happiness of Israel, through David's victories, and just government, faintly shadowed forth the happiness of the redeemed in the realms above.