1 Chronicles 19:19

Verse

When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were unwilling to help the Ammonites anymore.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and served him: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

Bible in Basic English

And when the servants of Hadadezer saw that they were overcome by Israel, they made peace with David and became his servants: and the Aramaeans would give no more help to the children of Ammon.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when the servants of Adarezer saw themselves overcome by Israel, they went over to David, and served him: and Syria would not help the children of Ammon any more.

Free Bible Version

When Hadadezer's allies realized that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. As a result, the Arameans didn't want to help the Ammonites any more.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the seruants of Hadarezer sawe that they fell before Israel, they made peace with Dauid, and serued him. And the Aramites would no more succour the children of Ammon.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

Translation for Translators

When the kings who had been ruled by Hadadezer realized that they had been defeated by the Israeli army, they made peace with David, and agreed to allow him to rule them. So the rulers of Syria did not want to help the rulers of the Ammon people-group any more.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When all the kings who were servants of Hadadezer saw that they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and served them. So the people of Aram were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.

Noah Webster Bible

And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were defeated before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

World English Bible

When the servants of Hadadezer saw that they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and served him. The Syrians would not help the children of Ammon any more.

Young's Literal Translation

And the servants of Hadarezer see that they have been smitten before Israel, and they make peace with David and serve him, and Aram hath not been willing to help the sons of Ammon any more.

Context

David Defeats Ammon and Aram

¹⁸But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.¹⁹When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were unwilling to help the Ammonites anymore.

Summary

This verse recounts a battle between the Ammonites and their allies against Israel, where the Ammonites fled before the army of Israel. The defeat of the Ammonites demonstrated God's favor and protection over His people when they trusted in Him and sought His guidance. It serves as a reminder that victory comes from the Lord, and those who rely on Him in times of conflict will experience His deliverance. The verse showcases the importance of faith and obedience in warfare, showing that God fights for His people when they place their trust in Him.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

They made peace with David, and became his servants - See on Sa2 10:19 (note), and the concluding note in that place; and see for omissions in Chronicles, the preface to these books.