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1 Chronicles 11:14 But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.
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They defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />but Eleazar and David held their ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD saved them by giving them a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and killed the Philistines. And the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they set themselves in the midst of <i>that</i> parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved <i>them</i> by a great deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But they stationed themselves in the middle of <i>that</i> field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they took their stand in the midst of the plot and defended it, and defeated the Philistines; and the LORD saved them with a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They took their stand in the midst of the plot and defended it, and struck down the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they took their stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and struck down the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But they took their stand in the midst of that portion and delivered it, and struck down the Philistines. So Yahweh saved them by a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But they took their stand in the midst of that plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD rescued them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David took their stand in the middle of the field and defended it. They killed the Philistines, and the LORD gave them a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David took their stand in the middle of the field and defended it. They killed the Philistines, and the LORD gave them a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />except Eleazar, who stayed with David. They took their positions in a nearby barley field and defeated the Philistines! The LORD gave Israel a great victory that day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />they stood in the middle of the field and defended it by killing Philistines. So the LORD saved [them] with an impressive victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />so he and his men took a stand in the middle of the field and fought the Philistines. The LORD gave him a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but they took a defensive stand in the middle of the field and killed the Philistines while the LORD saved them by means of a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />but then they made a stand in the middle of that area. They defended it and defeated the Philistines; the LORD gave them a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he took his stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They stood in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh saved them by a great victory. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and strike the Philistines, and YHWH saves [with] a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and smite the Philistines, and Jehovah saveth -- a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will set themselves in the midst of the portion, and they will deliver it and will strike the rovers; and Jehovah will save a great salvation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These men stood in the midst of the field, and they defended it. And when they had struck down the Philistines, the Lord gave a great salvation to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but he took his stand in the middle of the plot, kept it safe, and cut down the Philistines. Thus the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but he and David took their stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they set themselves in the midst of the field, and delivered it and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they stood within the field and they delivered it, and attacked the Philistines with the sword, and LORD JEHOVAH performed a great victory.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he stood in the midst of the portion, and rescued it, and smote the Philistines; and the Lord wrought a great deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-14.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=3396" 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/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At the place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">But Eleazar and David stationed themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: ḇə·ṯō·wḵ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the middle</a> <a href="/hebrew/2513.htm" title="2513: ha·ḥel·qāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Smoothness, flattery, an allotment. Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment.">of the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: way·yaṣ·ṣî·lū·hā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3fs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">and defended it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">They struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines,</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.">and the LORD</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.">brought about</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: tə·šū·‘āh (N-fs) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">victory.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.…<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/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12</a></span><br />But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-10</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">1 Samuel 14:23</a></span><br />So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm">2 Samuel 5:20</a></span><br />So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">2 Samuel 21:12</a></span><br />he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16</a></span><br />So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39</a></span><br />David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5</a></span><br />Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they set themselves in the middle of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.</p><p class="hdg">set.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">1 Samuel 14:23</a></b></br> So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Bethaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a></b></br> For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest <i>it</i>, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a></b></br> He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.</p><p class="hdg">deliverance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Psalm 144:10</a></b></br> <i>It is he</i> that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></b></br> The horse <i>is</i> prepared against the day of battle: but safety <i>is</i> of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Defended</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-4.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-9.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Parcel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-19.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-18.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-27.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-44.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/job/2-8.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/esther/9-16.htm">Defended</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-7.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-4.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Parcel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-15.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-3.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</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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Eleazar, one of David's mighty warriors, is noted for his courage and loyalty. The "middle of the field" suggests a central and possibly vulnerable position, indicating their willingness to confront the enemy head-on. This act of taking a stand in the field can be seen as a demonstration of faith and reliance on God's strength, reminiscent of other biblical figures who stood firm in the face of overwhelming odds, such as Joshua and Caleb.<p><b>and defended it</b><br>The act of defending the field signifies a commitment to protect what God had given them. In the context of ancient warfare, holding one's ground was crucial for victory. This defense can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, where believers are called to stand firm in their faith. The defense of the field also reflects the broader theme of God's people defending the Promised Land against their enemies, a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>They struck down the Philistines</b><br>The Philistines were a persistent enemy of Israel, often representing opposition to God's purposes. The defeat of the Philistines by Eleazar and David is a testament to God's power working through His chosen leaders. This victory is part of a larger narrative of Israel's struggle against the Philistines, which includes notable events such as David's earlier defeat of Goliath. The Philistines' defeat serves as a reminder of God's promise to deliver His people from their enemies.<p><b>and the LORD brought about a great victory</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that the victory was ultimately God's doing, not merely the result of human effort. It underscores the biblical principle that success comes from the Lord, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a>, which attributes victory to God's favor rather than human strength. This victory can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, where God intervenes to bring about salvation for His people. The acknowledgment of the Lord's role in the victory serves as a reminder of the importance of giving God the glory for all achievements.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, known for his leadership, faith, and military prowess. In this passage, he is actively involved in defending Israel against its enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a></b><br>One of David's mighty warriors, specifically mentioned for his bravery and skill in battle. His actions alongside David demonstrate loyalty and courage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, representing opposition to God's people. Their presence in the account highlights the ongoing struggle between Israel and its adversaries.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>The location of the battle, symbolizing a place of conflict and testing. It is where David and Eleazar make their stand.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_victory.htm">The LORD's Victory</a></b><br>The ultimate outcome of the battle, emphasizing that the victory is attributed to God's intervention and support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Like David and Eleazar, believers are called to stand firm in their faith, even when facing overwhelming odds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_partnership.htm">The Importance of Partnership</a></b><br>The collaboration between David and Eleazar highlights the strength found in unity and mutual support among believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Recognize that true victory comes from the Lord, and trust in His power to deliver and protect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_and_large_battles.htm">Faithfulness in Small and Large Battles</a></b><br>Whether the battle is physical, emotional, or spiritual, faithfulness in every situation is crucial for experiencing God's victory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>The actions of David and Eleazar serve as an example for future generations, encouraging believers to leave a legacy of faith and courage.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_14_5-7__exaggeration_or_culture.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5-7 - Does the large number of children born to David in Jerusalem suggest an exaggerated account or a cultural practice at odds with later moral teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_3_men_breach_philistine_lines_for_water.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, is it plausible that three men could breach heavily guarded Philistine territory just to draw water for David?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_capture_of_jerusalem_credible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:4-5, how credible is the account of David capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites, given limited archaeological evidence of such a siege?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">And they set themselves . . . and delivered . . . and slew.</span>--These verbs should be singular, as describing the exploit of Shammah (<a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm" title="But he stood in the middle of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD worked a great victory.">2Samuel 23:12</a>). After the omission just noticed had become perpetuated in the text, some editor must have altered the words into the plural, supposing that they referred to David and Eleazar (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm" title="He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.">1Chronicles 11:13</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Saved them.</span>--Samuel, "made a great deliverance": transpose one letter, and the Hebrew words are identical. LXX. and Syriac agree with Samuel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - This, as well as the latter half of the preceding verse, belongs to the account of Shammah the Hararite (<a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11</a>), and in the parallel the verbs are accordingly in the <span class="accented">singular</span> number. In that same place Shammah is called the "son of Agee," which probably answers to the "Shage" of the present chapter (ver. 34), where our reading should rather be, "Jonathan the son of Shammah the son of Shage, the Hararite." The word "Hararite" designates, according to Gesenius, "one from the hill-country," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the hill-country of Judah or Ephraim, and would be equivalent with us to such a description as "the mountaineer." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-14.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">But Eleazar and David stationed themselves</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽתְיַצְּב֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set or station oneself, take one's stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the middle</span><br /><span class="heb">בְתוֹךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ṯō·wḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the field</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֶלְקָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥel·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoothness, flattery, an allotment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and defended it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּצִּיל֔וּהָ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaṣ·ṣî·lū·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכּ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines,</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brought about</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיּ֥וֹשַׁע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·wō·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a great</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדוֹלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">victory.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·šū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:14 They stood in the midst (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:15" /></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>