1Chr.12.23-1Chr.14.17
1Chr.12.23
And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.
1Chr.12.23
Here are the statistics on the battle-seasoned warriors who came down from the north to David at Hebron to hand over Saul's kingdom, in accord with GOD's word:
1Chr.12.23
These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul's kingdom over to him, as the LORD had said:
1Chr.12.23
Now these were the numbers of the divisions that were equipped for war, and came to David at Hebron to turn over the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD:
1Chr.12.23
These are the numbers of armed warriors who joined David at Hebron. They were all eager to see David become king instead of Saul, just as the LORD had promised.
1Chr.12.24
The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.
1Chr.12.24
from Judah, carrying shield and spear, 6,800 battle-ready;
1Chr.12.24
men of Judah, carrying shield and spear-6,800 armed for battle;
1Chr.12.24
of the sons of Judah bearing shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred armed for war;
1Chr.12.24
From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.
1Chr.12.25
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.
1Chr.12.25
from Simeon, 7,100 stalwart fighters;
1Chr.12.25
men of Simeon, warriors ready for battle-7,100;
1Chr.12.25
of the sons of Simeon, mighty men of valor fit for war, seven thousand one hundred;
1Chr.12.25
From the tribe of Simeon, there were 7,100 warriors.
1Chr.12.26
Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.
1Chr.12.26
from Levi, 4,600,
1Chr.12.26
men of Levi-4,600,
1Chr.12.26
of the sons of Levi four thousand six hundred;
1Chr.12.26
From the tribe of Levi, there were 4,600 troops.
1Chr.12.27
And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred;
1Chr.12.27
which included Jehoiada leader of the family of Aaron, bringing 3,700 men
1Chr.12.27
including Jehoiada, leader of the family of Aaron, with 3,700 men,
1Chr.12.27
Jehoiada, the leader of the Aaronites, and with him three thousand seven hundred;
1Chr.12.27
This included Jehoiada, leader of the family of Aaron, who had 3,700 under his command.
1Chr.12.28
And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.
1Chr.12.28
and the young and stalwart Zadok with twenty-two leaders from his family;
1Chr.12.28
and Zadok, a brave young warrior, with 22 officers from his family;
1Chr.12.28
Zadok, a young man, a valiant warrior, and from his father's house twenty-two captains;
1Chr.12.28
This also included Zadok, a young warrior, with twenty-two members of his family who were all officers.
1Chr.12.29
And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.
1Chr.12.29
from Benjamin, Saul's family, 3,000, most of whom had stuck it out with Saul until now;
1Chr.12.29
men of Benjamin, Saul's kinsmen-3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to Saul's house until then;
1Chr.12.29
of the sons of Benjamin, relatives of Saul, three thousand (until then the greatest part of them had remained loyal to the house of Saul);
1Chr.12.29
From the tribe of Benjamin, Saul's relatives, there were 3,000 warriors. Most of the men from Benjamin had remained loyal to Saul until this time.
1Chr.12.30
And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.
1Chr.12.30
from Ephraim, 20,800, fierce fighters and famous in their hometowns;
1Chr.12.30
men of Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans-20,800;
1Chr.12.30
of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their father's house;
1Chr.12.30
From the tribe of Ephraim, there were 20,800 warriors, each famous in his own clan.
1Chr.12.31
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.
1Chr.12.31
from the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000 elected to come and make David king;
1Chr.12.31
men of half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king-18,000;
1Chr.12.31
of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name to come and make David king;
1Chr.12.31
From the half-tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan, 18,000 men were sent for the express purpose of helping David become king.
1Chr.12.32
And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
1Chr.12.32
from Issachar, men who understood both the times and Israel's duties, 200 leaders with their families;
1Chr.12.32
men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do-200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;
1Chr.12.32
of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command;
1Chr.12.32
From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the temper of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.
1Chr.12.33
Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.
1Chr.12.33
from Zebulun, 50,000 well-equipped veteran warriors, unswervingly loyal;
1Chr.12.33
men of Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty-50,000;
1Chr.12.33
of Zebulun there were fifty thousand who went out to battle, expert in war with all weapons of war, stouthearted men who could keep ranks;
1Chr.12.33
From the tribe of Zebulun, there were 50,000 skilled warriors. They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David.
1Chr.12.34
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
1Chr.12.34
from Naphtali, 1,000 chiefs leading 37,000 men heavily armed;
1Chr.12.34
men of Naphtali-1,000 officers, together with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears;
1Chr.12.34
of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear;
1Chr.12.34
From the tribe of Naphtali, there were 1,000 officers and 37,000 warriors armed with shields and spears.
1Chr.12.35
And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.
1Chr.12.35
from Dan, 28,600 battle-ready men;
1Chr.12.35
men of Dan, ready for battle-28,600;
1Chr.12.35
of the Danites who could keep battle formation, twenty-eight thousand six hundred;
1Chr.12.35
From the tribe of Dan, there were 28,600 warriors, all prepared for battle.
1Chr.12.36
And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.
1Chr.12.36
from Asher, 40,000 veterans, battle-ready;
1Chr.12.36
men of Asher, experienced soldiers prepared for battle-40,000;
1Chr.12.36
of Asher, those who could go out to war, able to keep battle formation, forty thousand;
1Chr.12.36
From the tribe of Asher, there were 40,000 trained warriors, all prepared for battle.
1Chr.12.37
And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand.
1Chr.12.37
and from East of Jordan, men from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, heavily armed, 120,000.
1Chr.12.37
and from east of the Jordan, men of Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, armed with every type of weapon-120,000.
1Chr.12.37
of the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, from the other side of the Jordan, one hundred and twenty thousand armed for battle with every kind of weapon of war.
1Chr.12.37
From the east side of the Jordan River--where the tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh lived--there were 120,000 troops armed with every kind of weapon.
1Chr.12.38
All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.
1Chr.12.38
All these soldiers came to David at Hebron, ready to fight if necessary; they were both united and determined to make David king over all Israel. And everyone else in Israel was of the same mind--"Make David king!"
1Chr.12.38
All these were fighting men who volunteered to serve in the ranks. They came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of the Israelites were also of one mind to make David king.
1Chr.12.38
All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king.
1Chr.12.38
All these men came in battle array to Hebron with the single purpose of making David the king of Israel. In fact, all Israel agreed that David should be their king.
1Chr.12.39
And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.
1Chr.12.39
They were with David for three days of feasting celebration, with food and drink supplied by their families.
1Chr.12.39
The men spent three days there with David, eating and drinking, for their families had supplied provisions for them.
1Chr.12.39
And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them.
1Chr.12.39
They feasted and drank with David for three days, for preparations had been made by their relatives for their arrival.
1Chr.12.40
Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.
1Chr.12.40
Neighbors ranging from as far north as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali arrived with donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen loaded down with food for the party: flour, fig cakes, raisin cakes, wine, oil, cattle, and sheep--joy in Israel!
1Chr.12.40
Also, their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules and oxen. There were plentiful supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisin cakes, wine, oil, cattle and sheep, for there was joy in Israel.
1Chr.12.40
Moreover those who were near to them, from as far away as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, were bringing food on donkeys and camels, on mules and oxen--provisions of flour and cakes of figs and cakes of raisins, wine and oil and oxen and sheep abundantly, for there was joy in Israel.
1Chr.12.40
And people from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali brought food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen. Vast supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine, olive oil, cattle, and sheep were brought to the celebration. There was great joy throughout the land of Israel.
1Chr.13.1
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
1Chr.13.1
David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
1Chr.13.1
David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.
1Chr.13.1
Then David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
1Chr.13.1
David consulted with all his officials, including the generals and captains of his army.
1Chr.13.2
And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:
1Chr.13.2
Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is GOD's will, let's invite all our relatives wherever they are throughout Israel, along with their relatives, including their priests and Levites from their cities and surrounding pastures, to join us.
1Chr.13.2
He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their towns and pasturelands, to come and join us.
1Chr.13.2
And David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you, and if it is of the LORD our God, let us send out to our brethren everywhere who are left in all the land of Israel, and with them to the priests and Levites who are in their cities and their common-lands, that they may gather together to us;
1Chr.13.2
Then he addressed the entire assembly of Israel as follows: "If you approve and if it is the will of the LORD our God, let us send messages to all the Israelites throughout the land, including the priests and Levites in their towns and pasturelands. Let us invite them to come and join us.
1Chr.13.3
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.
1Chr.13.3
And let's bring the Chest of our God back--the Chest that was out of sight, out of mind during the days of Saul."
1Chr.13.3
Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul."
1Chr.13.3
and let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we have not inquired at it since the days of Saul."
1Chr.13.3
It is time to bring back the Ark of our God, for we neglected it during the reign of Saul."
1Chr.13.4
And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.
1Chr.13.4
The entire assembly of Israel agreed--everybody agreed that it was the right thing to do.
1Chr.13.4
The whole assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people.
1Chr.13.4
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.
1Chr.13.4
The whole assembly agreed to this, for the people could see it was the right thing to do.
1Chr.13.5
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.
1Chr.13.5
So David gathered all Israel together, from Egypt's Pond of Horus in the southwest to the Pass of Hamath in the northeast, to go and get the Chest of God from Kiriath Jearim.
1Chr.13.5
So David assembled all the Israelites, from the Shihor River in Egypt to Lebo Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim.
1Chr.13.5
So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor in Egypt to as far as the entrance of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath Jearim.
1Chr.13.5
So David summoned all the people of Israel, from one end of the country to the other, to join in bringing the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.
1Chr.13.6
And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.
1Chr.13.6
Then David and all Israel went to Baalah (Kiriath Jearim) in Judah to bring back the Chest of God, the "Cherubim-Throne-of-GOD," where GOD's Name is invoked.
1Chr.13.6
David and all the Israelites with him went to Baalah of Judah (Kiriath Jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim-the ark that is called by the Name.
1Chr.13.6
And David and all Israel went up to Baalah, to Kirjath Jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who dwells between the cherubim, where His name is proclaimed.
1Chr.13.6
Then David and all Israel went to Baalah of Judah (also called Kiriath-jearim) to bring back the Ark of God, which bears the name of the LORD who is enthroned between the cherubim.
1Chr.13.7
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.
1Chr.13.7
They moved the Chest of God on a brand-new cart from the house of Abinadab with Uzzah and Ahio in charge.
1Chr.13.7
They moved the ark of God from Abinadab's house on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it.
1Chr.13.7
So they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
1Chr.13.7
They transported the Ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it.
1Chr.13.8
And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.
1Chr.13.8
In procession with the Chest of God, David and all Israel worshiped exuberantly in song and dance, with a marching band of all kinds of instruments.
1Chr.13.8
David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, cymbals and trumpets.
1Chr.13.8
Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.
1Chr.13.8
David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing and playing all kinds of musical instruments--lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.
1Chr.13.9
And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
1Chr.13.9
When they were at the threshing floor of Kidon, the oxen stumbled and Uzzah grabbed the Chest to keep it from falling off.
1Chr.13.9
When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled.
1Chr.13.9
And when they came to Chidon's threshing floor, Uzza put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled.
1Chr.13.9
But when they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, the oxen stumbled, and Uzzah put out his hand to steady the Ark.
1Chr.13.10
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.
1Chr.13.10
GOD erupted in anger against Uzzah and killed him because he grabbed the Chest. He died on the spot--in the presence of God.
1Chr.13.10
The LORD's anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.
1Chr.13.10
Then the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzza, and He struck him because he put his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.
1Chr.13.10
Then the LORD's anger blazed out against Uzzah, and he struck him dead because he had laid his hand on the Ark. So Uzzah died there in the presence of God.
1Chr.13.11
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day.
1Chr.13.11
David lost his temper, angry because GOD exploded against Uzzah; the place is still called Perez Uzzah (Exploded Uzzah).
1Chr.13.11
Then David was angry because the LORD's wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah.
1Chr.13.11
And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.
1Chr.13.11
David was angry because the LORD's anger had blazed out against Uzzah. He named that place Perez-uzzah (which means "outbreak against Uzzah"). It is still called that today.
1Chr.13.12
And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?
1Chr.13.12
David was terrified of God that day; he said, "How can I possibly continue this parade with the Chest of God?"
1Chr.13.12
David was afraid of God that day and asked, "How can I ever bring the ark of God to me?"
1Chr.13.12
David was afraid of God that day, saying, "How can I bring the ark of God to me?"
1Chr.13.12
David was now afraid of God and asked, "How can I ever bring the Ark of God back into my care?"
1Chr.13.13
So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.
1Chr.13.13
So David called off the parade of the Chest to the City of David; instead he stored it in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.
1Chr.13.13
He did not take the ark to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.
1Chr.13.13
So David would not move the ark with him into the City of David, but took it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.
1Chr.13.13
So David decided not to move the Ark into the City of David. He took it instead to the home of Obed-edom of Gath.
1Chr.13.14
And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.
1Chr.13.14
The Chest of God was in storage in the house of Obed-Edom for three months. GOD blessed the family of Obed-Edom and everything around him.
1Chr.13.14
The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he had.
1Chr.13.14
The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had.
1Chr.13.14
The Ark of God remained there with the family of Obed-edom for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household.
1Chr.14.1
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
1Chr.14.1
King Hiram of Tyre sent an envoy to David, along with cedar lumber, masons, and carpenters to build him a royal palace.
1Chr.14.1
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace for him.
1Chr.14.1
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house.
1Chr.14.1
Now King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with stonemasons and carpenters to build him a palace. Hiram also sent many cedar logs for lumber.
1Chr.14.2
And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
1Chr.14.2
Then David knew for sure that GOD had confirmed him as king over Israel, because of the rising reputation that GOD was giving his kingdom for the benefit of his people Israel.
1Chr.14.2
And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
1Chr.14.2
So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.
1Chr.14.2
And David realized that the LORD had made him king over Israel and had made his kingdom very great for the sake of his people Israel.
1Chr.14.3
And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.
1Chr.14.3
David married more wives and had more children in Jerusalem.
1Chr.14.3
In Jerusalem David took more wives and became the father of more sons and daughters.
1Chr.14.3
Then David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters.
1Chr.14.3
Then David married more wives in Jerusalem, and they had many sons and daughters.
1Chr.14.4
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,
1Chr.14.4
His children born in Jerusalem were Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
1Chr.14.4
These are the names of the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
1Chr.14.4
And these are the names of his children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
1Chr.14.4
These are the names of David's sons who were born in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
1Chr.14.5
And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,
1Chr.14.5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
1Chr.14.5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
1Chr.14.5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
1Chr.14.5
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
1Chr.14.6
And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
1Chr.14.6
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
1Chr.14.6
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
1Chr.14.6
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
1Chr.14.6
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
1Chr.14.7
And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.
1Chr.14.7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. [JC]
1Chr.14.7
Elishama, Beeliada and Eliphelet.
1Chr.14.7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
1Chr.14.7
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
1Chr.14.8
And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.
1Chr.14.8
The minute the Philistines heard that David had been made king over a united Israel, they went out in force to capture David. When David got the report, he marched out to confront them.
1Chr.14.8
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them.
1Chr.14.8
Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went out against them.
1Chr.14.8
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he and his men marched out to meet them.
1Chr.14.9
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
1Chr.14.9
On their way, the Philistines stopped off to plunder the Valley of Rephaim.
1Chr.14.9
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim;
1Chr.14.9
Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of Rephaim.
1Chr.14.9
The Philistines had arrived in the valley of Rephaim and raided it.
1Chr.14.10
And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.
1Chr.14.10
David prayed to God: "Is this the right time to attack the Philistines? Will you give me the victory?" GOD answered, "Attack; I'll give you the victory."
1Chr.14.10
so David inquired of God: "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The LORD answered him, "Go, I will hand them over to you."
1Chr.14.10
And David inquired of God, saying, "Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?" The LORD said to him, "Go up, for I will deliver them into your hand."
1Chr.14.10
So David asked God, "Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The LORD replied, "Yes, go ahead. I will give you the victory."
1Chr.14.11
So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.
1Chr.14.11
David attacked at Baal Perazim and slaughtered them. David said, "God exploded my enemies, as water explodes from a burst pipe." That's how the place got its name, Baal Perazim (Baal-Explosion).
1Chr.14.11
So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, "As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand." So that place was called Baal Perazim.
1Chr.14.11
So they went up to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand like a breakthrough of water." Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim.
1Chr.14.11
So David and his troops went to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines there. "God has done it!" David exclaimed. "He used me to burst through my enemies like a raging flood!" So that place was named Baal-perazim (which means "the Lord who bursts through").
1Chr.14.12
And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
1Chr.14.12
The Philistines left their gods behind and David ordered that they be burned up.
1Chr.14.12
The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, and David gave orders to burn them in the fire.
1Chr.14.12
And when they left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
1Chr.14.12
The Philistines had abandoned their idols there, so David gave orders to burn them up.
1Chr.14.13
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
1Chr.14.13
And then the Philistines were back at it again, plundering in the valley.
1Chr.14.13
Once more the Philistines raided the valley;
1Chr.14.13
Then the Philistines once again made a raid on the valley.
1Chr.14.13
But after a while, the Philistines returned and raided the valley again.
1Chr.14.14
Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
1Chr.14.14
David again prayed to God. God answered, "This time don't attack head-on; circle around and come at them out of the balsam grove.
1Chr.14.14
so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, "Do not go straight up, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.
1Chr.14.14
Therefore David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees.
1Chr.14.14
And once again David asked God what to do. "Do not attack them straight on," God replied. "Instead, circle around behind them and attack them near the balsam trees.
1Chr.14.15
And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.
1Chr.14.15
When you hear a sound like shuffling feet in the tops of the balsams, attack; God will be two steps ahead of you, slaughtering the Philistines."
1Chr.14.15
As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army."
1Chr.14.15
And it shall be, when you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall go out to battle, for God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines."
1Chr.14.15
When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the balsam trees, attack! That will be the signal that God is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistines."
1Chr.14.16
David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.
1Chr.14.16
David did exactly as God commanded, slaughtering Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
1Chr.14.16
So David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army, all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
1Chr.14.16
So David did as God commanded him, and they drove back the army of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer.
1Chr.14.16
So David did what God commanded, and he struck down the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
1Chr.14.17
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
1Chr.14.17
David was soon famous all over the place, far and near; and GOD put the fear of God into the godless nations.
1Chr.14.17
So David's fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.
1Chr.14.17
Then the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
1Chr.14.17
So David's fame spread everywhere, and the LORD caused all the nations to fear David.
