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The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then he placed several army garrisons in Damascus, the Aramean capital, and the Arameans became David’s subjects and paid him tribute money. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus, and the Syrians became servants to David and brought tribute. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought tribute. So the LORD preserved David wherever he went. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And the LORD helped David wherever he went. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And the LORD helped David wherever he went. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And the LORD helped David wherever he went. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David placed garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And Yahweh granted salvation to David wherever he went. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David put military outposts among the Arameans in Damascus; and the Arameans became David’s servants and brought tribute. Thus the LORD helped David wherever he went. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David&#8217s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then David stationed some of his troops in Damascus, and the people there had to accept David as their ruler and pay taxes to him. Everywhere David went, the LORD helped him win battles. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought presents. And the LORD gave victory to David whithersoever he went. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David put troops in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, and the Arameans became his subjects and paid taxes [to him]. Everywhere David went, the LORD gave him victories. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he set up military camps in their territory, and they became his subjects and paid taxes to him. The LORD made David victorious everywhere. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> David later erected garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans were placed under servitude to David, to whom they paid tribute. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a> David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David's subjects and brought tribute. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, and brought tribute. The LORD gave victory to David wherever he went. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David puts [garrisons] in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans are for servants to David, carrying a present, and YHWH gives salvation to David wherever he has gone. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David putteth garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Aramaeans are to David for servants, bearing a present, and Jehovah giveth salvation to David whithersoever he hath gone. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will set up in Aram of Darmesek; and Aram will be servants to David, lifting up a gift And Jehovah will save for David in all which he went.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he put a garrison in Damascus, that Syria also should serve him, and bring gifts. And the Lord assisted him in all things to which he went. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he stationed soldiers in Damascus, so that Syria also would serve him, and would offer gifts. And the Lord assisted him in all the things to which he went forth. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Then David set up garrisons in the Damascus region of Aram, and the Arameans became David’s subjects, paying tribute. Thus the LORD made David victorious in all his campaigns. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans became subject to David, and brought tribute. The LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then David appointed governors in Damascus, and the Arameans became David's servants and brought tribute. Thus the LORD preserved David wheresoever he went.<CL>And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David's servants, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-nahrin, from Haran, from Nisibin, and from Edom. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David raised up Rulers in Darmsuq, and the Damascenes became Servants to David, Tax Collectors, and LORD JEHOVAH saved David in every place that he went.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then David put [garrisons] in Aram Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, and brought presents. And the LORD gave victory to David whithersoever he went. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David put a garrison in Syria near Damascus; and they became tributary servants to David: and the Lord delivered David wherever he went. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5292" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">David's Triumphs</a> …5When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand men. 6<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Then he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">placed garrisons</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ba·’ă·ram (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">in Aram</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: dar·me·śeq (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria.">of Damascus,</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">and the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">subject</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and brought him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">tribute.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">So the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">made David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: way·yō·wō·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">victorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">wherever</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">he went.</a> 7And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a> Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. <a href="/2_samuel/10-19.htm">2 Samuel 10:19</a> When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore. <a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">1 Chronicles 17:8</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">1 Chronicles 19:19</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a> And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a> For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26</a> He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">2 Chronicles 17:10</a> And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. <a href="/isaiah/14-2.htm">Isaiah 14:2</a> The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. <a href="/isaiah/60-12.htm">Isaiah 60:12</a> For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David wherever he went.became David's<a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">1 Chronicles 18:2</a> And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.<a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Psalm 18:43,44</a> Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me… Thus the Lord<a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">1 Chronicles 17:8</a> And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.<a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Psalm 121:8</a> The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.<a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a> The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">Aramean</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Garrisons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-14.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-10.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">Preserved</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-35.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-7.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Aramean</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Garrisons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-23.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Preserved</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 18</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a> 3. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians</a> 9. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David</a> 11. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God</a> 13. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">He put garrisons in Edom</a> 14. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">David's officers</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Damascus was a major city in ancient Syria, known for its strategic location on trade routes. By establishing military outposts, David ensured Israel's influence and security in the region. This action reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to extend Israel's borders (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). The presence of garrisons also indicates a shift from mere conquest to sustained governance and influence.and the Arameans became subject to David The subjugation of the Arameans under David's rule highlights the expansion of his kingdom and the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel. This submission is not just political but also economic, as it involves the payment of tribute. Historically, the Arameans were a significant power in the region, and their subjection to David underscores the strength and reach of his reign. This event foreshadows the ultimate reign of Christ, who will have dominion over all nations (<a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a>).and brought him tribute The tribute brought by the Arameans signifies their acknowledgment of David's authority and the economic benefits that flowed into Israel as a result. Tribute was a common practice in the ancient Near East, symbolizing submission and alliance. This influx of wealth contributed to the prosperity of David's kingdom, enabling him to prepare resources for the future construction of the Temple by Solomon. It also reflects the blessings promised to Israel when they followed God's commands (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>).So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went This phrase emphasizes the divine favor and guidance that accompanied David's military campaigns. It is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to David, as seen in the Davidic Covenant (<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a>). The victories are attributed to the LORD, underscoring the belief that success comes from God rather than human strength alone. This divine support prefigures the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who triumphs over sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and deep relationship with God. In this passage, he is expanding his kingdom and securing his borders. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aram_of_damascus.htm">Aram of Damascus</a> A region and city-state in ancient Syria. It was a significant center of power and influence in the Near East during David's time. 3. <a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a> The people of Aram, who became subjects of David after his military campaign. They were known for their skills in trade and warfare. 4. <a href="/topical/g/garrisons.htm">Garrisons</a> Military outposts established by David to maintain control over conquered territories and ensure peace and order. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who grants David victory and success in his endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_success.htm">Divine Favor and Success</a> David's victories were not solely due to his military skill but were attributed to the LORD's favor. This reminds us that true success comes from God’s blessing and guidance. <a href="/topical/e/establishing_peace_through_strength.htm">Establishing Peace through Strength</a> By placing garrisons, David ensured peace and stability in the region. This teaches the importance of maintaining order and security in our lives and communities. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_authority.htm">Submission to God’s Authority</a> The Arameans' submission to David reflects the broader theme of submitting to God's chosen leaders and, ultimately, to God Himself. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God’s Faithfulness to His Promises</a> David’s victories are a testament to God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. We can trust in God’s promises in our own lives. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> David’s actions demonstrate responsible leadership, balancing military might with the need for governance and stewardship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18</a> <a href="/q/why_was_jesus_anointed.htm">What is Gath's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_doubt_psalm_60's_davidic_origin.htm">If Psalm 60 is truly Davidic, why do some scholars assert that the psalm's language or context suggests a later composition, potentially challenging its authenticity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Put garrisons.--The noun here omitted in the Hebrew, probably by an oversight, occurs in Samuel. In <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm" title="And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.">1Chronicles 11:16</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm" title="And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.">2Chronicles 17:2</a> it means "out post," or "garrison;" in <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm" title="Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.">1Kings 4:19</a>, "prefects," or "pashas." The Targum of Samuel gives strategi, "generals;" Syriac and Arabic, "prefects" and "collectors;" LXX. and Vulg., "garrison." The Arabic here has "collectors and guards;" the Syriac, "commanders."Syria-damascus.--Aram of Damascus (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm" title="And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.">1Chronicles 18:5</a>). (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm" title="And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.">1Chronicles 18:2</a> for the next clause.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - the word "garrisons" appears in the text in the parallel place, and would be justly supplied in our Hebrew text here. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then he דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse placed [garrisons] וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set in Aram בַּאֲרַ֣ם (ba·’ă·ram) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria of Damascus, דַּרְמֶ֔שֶׂק (dar·me·śeq) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) and the Arameans אֲרָם֙ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria became וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be subject עֲבָדִ֖ים (‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant to David לְדָוִ֔יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and brought him נֹשְׂאֵ֣י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take tribute. מִנְחָ֑ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering So the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel made David לְדָוִ֔יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse victorious וַיּ֤וֹשַׁע (way·yō·wō·ša‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor wherever בְּכֹ֖ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every he went. הָלָֽךְ׃ (hā·lāḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:6 Then David put garrisons in Syria (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>