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1 Chronicles 14

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Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

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And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

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And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

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Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

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And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

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And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

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And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

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And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

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And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

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And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

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So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim.

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And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

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And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

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Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

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And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

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David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

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

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1 Chronicles 14

David's establishment of his kingdom in Jerusalem, his marriage and family, and his military victories over the Philistines demonstrate that God's favor rests upon David and that his reign brings peace and security to the nation, fulfilling the covenant promises. The chapter opens with the notice that Hiram of Tyre sends cedar and craftsmen to build David a palace (verses 1-2), a detail the Chronicler emphasizes to show that David's fame and favor extend even to foreign monarchs. David's marriages and children (verses 3-7) establish the dynasty's future, while the narrative of victory over the Philistines (verses 8-16) depicts David's military prowess and his reliance on God's guidance (

1 Chronicles 14:13

The statement that the Philistines came up again to raid the valley indicates the renewed Philistine military initiative and demonstrates the ongoing military threat to David's authority. The reference to another raid indicates the continued military conflict. The narrative indicates the ongoing military challenge. The account demonstrates the persistence of external threats. The narrative illustrates the military uncertainty of the early kingship period.

1 Chronicles 14:1

The narrative account of Hiram king of Tyre sending messengers and sending cedar logs, masons, and carpenters to build a house for David indicates the external recognition of David's kingship and demonstrates the integration of Israel into international relationships. The reference to Hiram indicates the foreign king's recognition of David's authority. The narrative indicates the diplomatic and economic relationships accompanying kingship. The account demonstrates the international context of David's reign. The narrative illustrates the diplomatic relationships that supported David's political authority.

1 Chronicles 14:2

The statement that David perceived that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel indicates David's theological understanding of his kingship and demonstrates the recognition that his authority rested upon divine establishment. The reference to God establishing the kingdom indicates the theological basis for kingship. The narrative indicates David's spiritual understanding. The account demonstrates the theological consciousness guiding David's reign. The narrative illustrates David's awareness of divine purposes.

1 Chronicles 14:3

The narrative account of David taking more wives in Jerusalem and having more sons and daughters indicates the expansion of the royal household and demonstrates the establishment of dynastic stability through procreation. The reference to wives and children indicates the patriarchal system of establishing dynasty. The narrative indicates the royal household establishment. The account demonstrates the dynastic foundation. The narrative illustrates the traditional means of establishing royal succession.

1 Chronicles 14:4

The enumeration of David's sons born in Jerusalem—Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon—indicates the specific individuals through whom the Davidic dynasty would be continued and demonstrates the beginning of the royal succession. The enumeration of specific names indicates the important role of these sons. The narrative indicates the dynastic succession. The account demonstrates the establishment of the royal line. The narrative illustrates the importance of royal offspring.

1 Chronicles 14:5

The continued enumeration of David's sons—Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia—indicates the multiple offspring through whom the royal succession was secured and demonstrates the expansion of the Davidic household. The enumeration of additional sons indicates the prolific nature of the royal lineage. The narrative indicates the dynastic expansion. The account demonstrates the growth of the royal household. The narrative illustrates the importance of multiple heirs.

1 Chronicles 14:6

The final enumeration of David's sons—Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—completes the list of those born in Jerusalem and demonstrates the substantial size of the royal household established in the capital city. The enumeration indicates the large royal family. The narrative indicates the dynastic foundation. The account demonstrates the establishment of the royal household. The narrative illustrates the expansion of the royal family in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 14:7

The explicit statement listing all the sons of David born in Jerusalem indicates the comprehensive enumeration and demonstrates the importance of establishing the royal succession through multiple heirs. The reference to all the sons indicates the completeness of the enumeration. The narrative indicates the dynastic succession. The account demonstrates the establishment of the royal line. The narrative illustrates the importance of royal offspring for establishing dynastic continuity.

1 Chronicles 14:8

The narrative account of the Philistines hearing that David had been anointed king over all Israel indicates the foreign response to David's kingship and demonstrates the Philistines' recognition of the new threat posed by David's unified kingdom. The reference to the Philistines' response indicates the international dimension of David's political rise. The narrative indicates the external reaction to David's authority. The account demonstrates the geopolitical significance of David's kingship. The narrative illustrates the military threats accompanying political consolidation.

1 Chronicles 14:9

The statement that the Philistines went out to search for David indicates the military initiative and demonstrates the Philistines' determination to eliminate the newly established threat. The reference to the search indicates the military threat. The narrative indicates the military challenge to David's authority. The account demonstrates the military opposition. The narrative illustrates the threats facing the newly established kingdom.

1 Chronicles 14:10

The narrative account of David inquiring of the Lord whether to attack the Philistines indicates David's practice of seeking divine guidance before military action and demonstrates the integration of religious consultation into military decision-making. The reference to inquiring of the Lord indicates David's religious consciousness. The narrative indicates the theological basis for military decisions. The account demonstrates the integration of divine consultation. The narrative illustrates David's reliance on divine guidance.

1 Chronicles 14:11

The statement that the Lord said to David, Go, I will hand them over to you, indicates the divine authorization for military action and demonstrates the theological principle that military success depended upon divine favor. The reference to God's command indicates the divine approval. The narrative indicates the theological basis for military victory. The account demonstrates God's support for David's military action. The narrative illustrates the integration of divine purpose and military action.

1 Chronicles 14:12

The narrative account of David and his men coming to Baal-perazim and David defeating the Philistines indicates the military victory and demonstrates the effectiveness of David's military forces and the divine blessing upon his military action. The reference to the defeat indicates the military success. The narrative indicates the military victory. The account demonstrates the effectiveness of military action. The narrative illustrates the consequences of following divine guidance.

1 Chronicles 14:14

The narrative account of David again inquiring of the Lord indicates the continuation of the pattern of seeking divine guidance and demonstrates David's consistent practice of consulting God before military action. The reference to further inquiry indicates the methodical approach to military decision-making. The narrative indicates the regular practice of divine consultation. The account demonstrates the integration of religious consciousness. The narrative illustrates David's reliance on divine guidance.

1 Chronicles 14:15

The statement that the Lord answered David to go around the Philistines and attack them from behind the mulberry trees and that when he hears the sound of marching in the mulberry trees he should attack indicates the specific divine instruction and demonstrates the tactical guidance provided through divine communication. The reference to the specific military tactic indicates the detailed nature of divine guidance. The narrative indicates the military strategy. The account demonstrates God's involvement in military planning. The narrative illustrates the divine guidance of military action.

1 Chronicles 14:16

The narrative account of David following the instructions and striking down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer indicates the military victory and demonstrates the effectiveness of following divine instruction. The reference to the geographic extent indicates the scale of the military victory. The narrative indicates the military success. The account demonstrates the power of following divine guidance. The narrative illustrates the consequences of obedience to divine instruction.

1 Chronicles 14:17

The statement that David's fame went out into all lands and the Lord brought the fear of him on all nations indicates the international recognition of David's military prowess and demonstrates the expansion of David's influence beyond Israel into the surrounding regions. The reference to fame and fear indicates the psychological impact of David's military success. The narrative indicates the international dimension of David's authority. The account demonstrates the expansion of David's influence. The narrative illustrates the consequences of military success for establishing international authority.