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and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel; and he was doing justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed judgment and justice unto all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David ruled over all Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to all of his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness to all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness for all his people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David reigns over all Israel, and he is doing judgment and righteousness to all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David reigneth over all Israel, and he is doing judgment and righteousness to all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will reign over all Israel, and he will be doing judgment and justice to all his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, David reigned over all of Israel, and he executed judgment and justice among all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David was king over all Israel; he dispensed justice and right to all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and equity to all his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel and executed justice and righteousness to all the people.<CL>So Joab and the people who were with him drew near against the Arameans to battle, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David reigned over all Israel, and David was executing judgment and righteousness for all the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So David reigned over all Israel; and he executed judgment and justice to all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5381" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">David's Officers</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><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.">Thus David</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</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.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">administered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">his people:</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Psalm 72:2</a></span><br />May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Psalm 72:4</a></span><br />May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12-14</a></span><br />For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a></span><br />The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a></span><br />Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a></span><br />Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Proverbs 29:4</a></span><br />By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a></span><br />For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a></span><br />But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33</a></span><br />and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.</p><p class="hdg">David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></b></br> All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel <i>were</i> of one heart to make David king.</p><p class="hdg">executed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></b></br> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Psalm 78:71,72</a></b></br> From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a></b></br> Justice and judgment <i>are</i> the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">Administered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-10.htm">Executed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-19.htm">Righteousness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Administered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">Executed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-23.htm">Righteousness</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">He put garrisons in Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></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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This unity is a fulfillment of God's promise to David, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a>, where God establishes David's house and kingdom. David's leadership is a type of Christ, who unites all believers under His spiritual reign. The phrase also highlights the geographical expanse of David's rule, encompassing the entire land promised to the patriarchs, from Dan to Beersheba.<p><b>and administered justice and righteousness</b><br>David's administration of justice and righteousness reflects his role as a king after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). This phrase underscores the biblical principle that true leadership involves upholding God's standards of justice and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18-20</a>. David's reign is characterized by fairness and adherence to God's law, setting a standard for future kings. This mirrors the Messianic prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>, where the Messiah's government is established on justice and righteousness.<p><b>for all his people</b><br>David's commitment to justice and righteousness extends to all his people, indicating an inclusive and equitable governance. This phrase emphasizes the king's responsibility to care for the entire nation, not just a select group. It reflects the biblical ideal of a shepherd-king, as seen in <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a>, where David is described as shepherding Israel with integrity of heart. This inclusivity foreshadows the universal reach of Christ's kingdom, where all nations are invited to partake in His salvation (<a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, David is the king of Israel, known for his heart after God and his leadership qualities. His reign is marked by military victories, expansion of the kingdom, and a commitment to justice and righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David reigns. Israel is God's chosen people, and under David's leadership, it experiences a period of prosperity and peace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>These are the key principles of David's administration. In Hebrew, "justice" (mishpat) and "righteousness" (tzedakah) are foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_integrity.htm">Leadership and Integrity</a></b><br>David's reign exemplifies the importance of leading with integrity. As Christians, we are called to reflect God's justice and righteousness in our spheres of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_as_a_divine_mandate.htm">Justice as a Divine Mandate</a></b><br>Justice is not merely a human concept but a divine mandate. Believers are encouraged to pursue justice in their communities, reflecting God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_in_daily_life.htm">Righteousness in Daily Life</a></b><br>Righteousness involves living in right relationship with God and others. It calls for ethical behavior and moral integrity in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a></b><br>Those in positions of authority are accountable to God for how they govern. This principle applies to leaders in all areas, including family, church, and society.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a></b><br>David's successful reign is a testament to God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chron._19_6-7_claim_on_mercenaries_valid.htm">How reliable is the claim (1 Chronicles 19:6–7) that the Ammonites could hire such a large mercenary force, given the era’s limited military resources? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exaggerate_david's_kingdom's_power.htm">Why does the biblical account of David's reign exaggerate his kingdom's power compared to historical evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david's_kingdom_size_disputed.htm">Why do historical records suggest that David’s kingdom was much smaller than the Bible describes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</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>(14-17) David's internal administration and high officers of state.<p>(14) <span class= "bld">Executed.</span>--<span class= "ital">Was doing;</span> a permanent state of things.<p><span class= "bld">Judgment and</span> <span class= "bld">justice.</span>--<span class= "ital">Right and justice.</span> The former is the quality, the latter the conduct which embodies it.<p><span class= "bld">Among.</span>--<span class= "ital">For,</span> or <span class= "ital">unto.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Thus David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">administering</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֶׂ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">justice</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">וּצְדָקָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his people:</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:14 David reigned over all Israel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:15" /></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>