1 Chronicles 14:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Bible in Basic English

And David's name was honoured in all lands; and the Lord put the fear of him on all nations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear him.

Free Bible Version

As a result David's reputation was spread everywhere, and the Lord made all the nations afraid of David.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the fame of Dauid went out into all landes, and the Lord brought the feare of him vpon all nations.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Translation for Translators

So David became famous in all the nearby countries, and Yahweh caused the leaders of all the nearby nations to be afraid of him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then David's fame went out into all lands, and Yahweh caused all nations to fear him.

Noah Webster Bible

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

World English Bible

The fame of David went out into all lands; and Yahweh brought the fear of him on all nations.

Young's Literal Translation

and the name of David goeth out into all the lands, and Jehovah hath put his fear on all the nations.

Context

Two Victories over the Philistines

¹⁶So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.¹⁷And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

Summary

In this verse, we see God granting victory to David over the Philistines after seeking His guidance. It highlights the importance of seeking God's direction and following His instructions in all circumstances. David's obedience and reliance on God resulted in triumph, demonstrating the faithfulness of God to His people. This event serves as a reminder that victory comes not by human strength alone, but through God's power and intervention. It encourages believers to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, knowing that He is the ultimate source of triumph in every situation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Into all lands - That is, all the surrounding or neighboring lands and nations, for no others can possibly be intended.

1 Chronicles 14:17

Two Victories over the Philistines

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Berean Standard Bible

And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Bible in Basic English

And David's name was honoured in all lands; and the Lord put the fear of him on all nations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear him.

Free Bible Version

As a result David's reputation was spread everywhere, and the Lord made all the nations afraid of David.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the fame of Dauid went out into all landes, and the Lord brought the feare of him vpon all nations.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Translation for Translators

So David became famous in all the nearby countries, and Yahweh caused the leaders of all the nearby nations to be afraid of him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then David's fame went out into all lands, and Yahweh caused all nations to fear him.

Noah Webster Bible

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

World English Bible

The fame of David went out into all lands; and Yahweh brought the fear of him on all nations.

Young's Literal Translation

and the name of David goeth out into all the lands, and Jehovah hath put his fear on all the nations.