Thematic Bible

1 Chronicles 14:1

Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David. He also sent cedar logs, stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace for him.

1 Chronicles 14:2

David knew that Jehovah had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
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1 Chronicles 14:3

In Jerusalem David took more wives and became the father of more sons and daughters.

1 Chronicles 14:4

These are the names of the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

1 Chronicles 14:5

Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,

1 Chronicles 14:6

Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

1 Chronicles 14:7

Elishama, Beeliada and Eliphelet.

1 Chronicles 14:8

The Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel. So they went up in full force to search for him. David heard about it and went out to meet them.

1 Chronicles 14:9

The Philistines raided the Valley of Rephaim.

1 Chronicles 14:10

David inquired of God: Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me? Jehovah answered him: Go, I will hand them over to you.

1 Chronicles 14:11

David and his men went to Baal Perazim. He defeated them there. He said: As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand. So that place was called Baal Perazim (the lord who breaks out).

1 Chronicles 14:12

The Philistines abandoned their gods. So David gave orders to burn them in the fire.

1 Chronicles 14:13

Once more the Philistines raided the valley.

1 Chronicles 14:14

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.

1 Chronicles 14:15

As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle. That will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.

1 Chronicles 14:16

David did as God commanded him. They struck down the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

1 Chronicles 14:17

Thus David's fame spread throughout every land. Jehovah made all the nations fear him.