1 Chronicles 18:13

Verse

He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.

Bible in Basic English

David put armed forces in all the towns of Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. The Lord made David overcome wherever he went.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he put a garrison in Edom, that Edom should serve David: and the Lord preserved David in all things to which he went.

Free Bible Version

He set up army posts in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victories wherever he went.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he put a garison in Edom, and all the Edomites became Dauids seruantes: and the Lord preserued Dauid wheresoeuer he went.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

Translation for Translators

Then David stationed groups of his soldiers there in Edom, and the people of Edom were forced to accept David as their king and to pay money to David’s government every year. And Yahweh enabled David’s army to win battles wherever they went.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.

Noah Webster Bible

And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

World English Bible

He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.

Young's Literal Translation

and he putteth in Edom garrisons, and all the Edomites are servants to David; and Jehovah saveth David whithersoever he hath gone.

Context

David’s Triumphs

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 victory over the Edomites, as he dedicated the spoils of war to the Lord. It demonstrates David's recognition that his success in battle was due to God's help and favor. By dedicating the treasures to the Lord, David acknowledges God's sovereignty and gives Him the glory for the triumph. This act of gratitude and worship sets an example for believers to honor God with their victories and blessings, attributing all success to His grace and power.

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