1 Chronicles 11:14

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And they stationed themselves in the midst of the portion, and snatched it up, and struck the Philistines. And YHWH brought about a great victory.

Latin

Hi steterunt in medio agri, et defenderunt eum: cumque percussissent Philisthæos, dedit Dominus salutem magnam populo suo.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

1 Chronicles 11:10–47

This story about David's mighty warriors shows that Israel's best and bravest men supported him, along with all of Israel (compare 2 Samuel 23:8–39).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 144:10
…to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
Proverbs 21:31
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
1 Samuel 19:5
He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”
1 Samuel 14:23
So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.
2 Kings 5:1
Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.
2 Samuel 23:10
…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.
Psalm 18:50
Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

Parallels

2 Samuel 23:8–39

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

Topics

God: Preserver: To David,

1 Chronicles 11:14

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