1 Chronicles 11:14

Verse

But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.

Bible in Basic English

And he took up his position in the middle of the bit of land, and kept back their attack, and overcame the Philistines; and the Lord gave a great salvation.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people.

Free Bible Version

but David and Eleazar took a stand in the middle of the field, defending their ground and killing the Philistines. The Lord saved them by giving them a great victory.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they stood in the middes of the field, and saued it, and slewe the Philistims: so the Lord gaue a great victorie.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.

Translation for Translators

but then David and Eleazar stopped in the middle of the field and fought to defend it and killed many of the soldiers of Philistia. Yahweh enabled them to win a great victory on that day.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They stood in the middle of the field. They defended it and cut down the Philistines and Yahweh rescued them with a great victory.

Noah Webster Bible

And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.

World English Bible

They stood in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh saved them by a great victory.

Young's Literal Translation

and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and smite the Philistines, and Jehovah saveth — a great salvation.

Context

David’s Mighty Men

¹³He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At the place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. ¹⁴But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

Summary

This verse highlights the bravery and loyalty of Eleazar, one of David's mighty warriors. Despite being outnumbered by the Philistines, Eleazar stood his ground and fought alongside David with unwavering determination. His courage and commitment to his leader exemplify the qualities of a true warrior and a faithful companion. Eleazar's actions demonstrate the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity and remaining steadfast in loyalty, even in the most challenging circumstances. This account serves as an inspiration for believers to be courageous and resolute in their faith and service to God.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:14

David’s Mighty Men

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Berean Standard Bible

But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.

Bible in Basic English

And he took up his position in the middle of the bit of land, and kept back their attack, and overcame the Philistines; and the Lord gave a great salvation.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people.

Free Bible Version

but David and Eleazar took a stand in the middle of the field, defending their ground and killing the Philistines. The Lord saved them by giving them a great victory.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they stood in the middes of the field, and saued it, and slewe the Philistims: so the Lord gaue a great victorie.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.

Translation for Translators

but then David and Eleazar stopped in the middle of the field and fought to defend it and killed many of the soldiers of Philistia. Yahweh enabled them to win a great victory on that day.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They stood in the middle of the field. They defended it and cut down the Philistines and Yahweh rescued them with a great victory.

Noah Webster Bible

And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.

World English Bible

They stood in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh saved them by a great victory.

Young's Literal Translation

and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and smite the Philistines, and Jehovah saveth — a great salvation.