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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah destroyed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote 18,000 of Edom in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah [David’s half sister] defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed 18,000 of their troops. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zeruiah's son Abishai killed 18,000 Edomites in the Dead Sea region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abishai, whose mother was Zeruiah, defeated the Edomites in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zeruiah's son Abishai killed 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt. <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 Abishai son of Zeruiah has struck Edom in the Valley of Salt—eighteen thousand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abishai son of Zeruiah hath smitten Edom in the valley of salt -- eighteen thousand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abishai son of Zeruiah struck Edom in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Abisai the son of Sarvia slew of the Edomites in the vale of the saltpits, eighteen thousand: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, struck eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of the Salt Pits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, also defeated eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zuriah brother of Joab slew the Edomites in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand men.<CL>And he said to him, If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall come to my help; but if the children of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will come to help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abishi, son of Tsuriya, the brother of Yuab, put the Edomites to the sword in the Valley of Salt, eighteen thousand men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abesa son of Saruia smote the Idumeans in the valley of Salt, eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-12.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=5363" 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 Triumphs</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/52.htm" title="52: wə·’aḇ·šay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My father is Jesse, an Isr. name. Or Abshay; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift; Abishai, an Israelite.">Moreover, Abishai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">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/8083.htm" title="8083: šə·mō·w·nāh (Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">eighteen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edomites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: bə·ḡê (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/4417.htm" title="4417: ham·me·laḥ (N-ms) -- Salt. From malach; properly, powder, i.e. salt">of Salt.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.…<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/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13-14</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / 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="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">2 Samuel 10:15-19</a></span><br />When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped. / Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. / When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / 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_chronicles/19-16.htm">1 Chronicles 19:16-19</a></span><br />When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. / When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-10.htm">Psalm 108:10-13</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? / Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? / Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6-14</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. / So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David. / He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1-51</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-25</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. / And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-23</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. / And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Moreover</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">1 Chronicles 2:16</a></b></br> Whose sisters <i>were</i> Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20</a></b></br> And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew <i>them</i>, and had a name among the three.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6,8</a></b></br> Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee… </p><p class="hdg">Abishai [heb] Abshai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">1 Chronicles 19:11</a></b></br> And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set <i>themselves</i> in array against the children of Ammon.</p><p class="hdg">slew of the Edomites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></b></br> He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13,14</a></b></br> And David gat <i>him</i> a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, <i>being</i> eighteen thousand <i>men</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1,8,9</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again… </p><p class="hdg">the valley of Salt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></b></br> He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11</a></b></br> And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-6.htm">E'domites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">E'domites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-9.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Zeru'iah</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah</b><br>Abishai was one of David's mighty men and the brother of Joab and Asahel. Zeruiah, their mother, was David's sister, making Abishai David's nephew. Abishai's loyalty and military prowess are well-documented throughout the biblical narrative, often serving as a key figure in David's military campaigns. His actions reflect the familial ties and the importance of kinship in ancient Israelite society.<p><b>struck down eighteen thousand Edomites</b><br>The Edomites were descendants of Esau and often in conflict with Israel. This victory over Edom is significant as it demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies. The number eighteen thousand signifies a substantial defeat, emphasizing the might and favor of God upon David's reign. This event is also recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a>, highlighting its importance in the biblical history of Israel's military conquests.<p><b>in the Valley of Salt</b><br>The Valley of Salt is believed to be located near the Dead Sea, an area known for its salt deposits. This geographical location was strategically important, serving as a natural boundary and a resource-rich area. The victory in this valley underscores the strategic military campaigns of David's forces and their ability to secure key locations. The Valley of Salt is also mentioned in other biblical accounts, such as <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a>, where Amaziah defeats ten thousand Edomites, indicating its continued significance in Israel's military history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishai.htm">Abishai</a></b><br>The son of Zeruiah, who was David's sister, making Abishai David's nephew. He was a valiant warrior and one of David's chief military leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zeruiah.htm">Zeruiah</a></b><br>The mother of Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. She was David's sister, and her sons were prominent figures in David's military campaigns.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm">Edomites</a></b><br>Descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. Historically, they were often in conflict with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_salt.htm">Valley of Salt</a></b><br>A location near the Dead Sea, known for its salt deposits. It was a strategic and contested area in ancient times.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/military_campaign.htm">Military Campaign</a></b><br>This event is part of King David's military campaigns to secure and expand Israel's borders, demonstrating God's favor and fulfillment of His promises to David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_victory.htm">God's Sovereignty in Victory</a></b><br>The victory over the Edomites illustrates God's sovereignty and His role in granting success to His people. Believers are reminded to rely on God's strength rather than their own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Abishai's role as a leader under David highlights the importance of faithful and courageous leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. Christians are called to lead with integrity and courage in their spheres of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_god's_promises.htm">Historical Context and God's Promises</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Israel's battles helps us see the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. It encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness to His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battles of the Old Testament can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare. Christians are reminded to put on the full armor of God and stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<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/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</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>(12, 13) The reduction of Edom. The paragraph mark should be at <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm" title="Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.">1Chronicles 18:12</a>, not <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm" title="And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David wherever he went.">1Chronicles 18:13</a>.<p>(12) <span class= "bld">Moreover Abishai</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">And Abishai son of Zeruiah had smitten Edom in the Valley of Salt, eighteen thousand.</span><p>In Samuel we read something quite different: "And David made a name, when he returned from his smiting Aram." "Aram" should be read Edom, as the LXX., Syriac, and Arabic have it. Perhaps, also, the text of Samuel is further corrupted. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm" title="For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;">1Kings 11:15</a>. and Psalms 60, title.) From a comparison of the three passages it appears that Edom took advantage of David's absence to invade Judah, whereupon the king detached a column of his forces, and sent them south under Joab and Abishai to repulse the new enemy.<p><span class= "bld">Valley of salt.</span>--<a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm" title="He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel to this day.">2Kings 14:7</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Abishai... slew of the Edomites</span>. The parallel place omits to say that it was by aid of Abishai that David slew these eighteen thousand Edomites. They are there called Syrians, which reading is at all events in keeping with the Aram of the previous verse. Abishai, here named son of Zeruiah, possibly served under "Joab son of Zeruiah" (ver. 15), who is spoken of (<a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15, 16</a>) as very trenchant in this Edomite war, without any mention being made of Abishai. <a href="/psalms/60.htm">Psalm 60</a>. (title) probably speaks of an instalment of the eighteen thousand spoken of here, as the nation now suffered all but extermination. <span class="cmt_word">The valley of salt</span>. Situate in Edom (<a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-17</a>; <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11</a>). The word here used for "valley" is <span class="hebrew">גֵּיא</span> (<a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>), not the more generic word <span class="hebrew">עֵמֶק</span>, and signifies rather "ravine." The phrase occurs twice with the article expressed, <span class="hebrew">גֵיא םחמֶּלָח</span>. The place is celebrated also for the achievements of Amaziah (in references just given), who proceeded hence with ten thousand prisoners, to precipitate them down the <span class="accented">cliff</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Petra (<span class="hebrew">הַסֶּלַע</span>, <a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm">2 Chronicles 25:12</a>). The real situation of this place is still doubtful. Since the time of the German traveller Geethen ('Reisen,' 2:356), and of Robinson ('Bibl. Res.,' 2:109), it has been generally assumed to be a tract of land extending some six miles south of the Dead Sea, and bounded at that distance by the range of hills which there runs across the country; but beside the consideration that the word "ravine" could not describe that tract of country, there are others very unfavourable to the supposition (see these carefully stated by Grove, in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 3:1097). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-12.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">Moreover, Abishai</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְשַׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·šay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_52.htm">Strong's 52: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zeruiah</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּיָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכָּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<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">eighteen</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cardinal number, eight, eighth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽלֶף׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Edomites</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> </span><span class="str2">The name of a condiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the Valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּגֵ֣יא</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḡê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Salt.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לַח</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4417.htm">Strong's 4417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powder, salt</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:13" /></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>