1 Chronicles 18:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

American Standard Version (1901)

Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.

Bible in Basic English

And when he came back from putting to the sword eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Abisai the son of Sarvia slew of the Edomites in the vale of the saltpits, eighteen thousand:

Free Bible Version

Abishai, son of Zeruiah, killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Abishai the sonne of Zeruiah smote of Edom in the salt valley eighteene thousand,

King James (Authorized) Version

Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

Translation for Translators

One of David’s army commanders, Abishai, whose mother was Zeruiah, went with his army and killed 18,000 soldiers from Edom in the Salt Valley.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

Noah Webster Bible

Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

World English Bible

Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abishai son of Zeruiah hath smitten Edom in the valley of salt — eighteen thousand,

Context

David’s Triumphs

¹¹and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.¹²Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.¹³He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

Summary

This verse highlights King David's victories in battle and the spoils of war that he dedicated to the Lord. It demonstrates David's recognition that his success was due to God's favor and assistance in battle. By dedicating the plunder to the Lord, David acknowledges God's sovereignty over his conquests and gives Him the glory. This act of devotion reflects David's heart for God and his desire to honor Him in all aspects of his life, including military triumphs.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Abishai - slew of the Edomites - This victory is attributed to David, Sa2 8:13. He sent Abishai against them, and he defeated them: this is with great propriety attributed to David as commander-in-chief; qui facit per alterum, facit per se.