1 Chronicles 18:13

Translations

Modern

He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

Traditional

And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

Literal

And He put in Edom garrisons, and all Edom became servants of David. And YHWH saved David in all to which he went.

Latin

…et constituit in Edom præsidium, ut serviret Idumæa David: salvavitque Dominus David in cunctis ad quæ perrexerat.

Original

Hebrew

English

He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

Notes

1 Chronicles 18:2–13

David conquered areas east of the Jordan River in stages. First, he took over Moab in the south, securing control of the plateau north of the Arnon River. His victory over the Aramean alliance led by Hadadezer resulted in an alliance with King Toi of Hamath, who was Hadadezer's enemy (1 Chronicles 18:9–11). After defeating Ammon and the Arameans east of the Jordan, David expanded his control over southern Edom and gained access to a southern seaport (1 Chronicles 18:12–13).

1 Chronicles 18:1–17

These war records describe how David expanded his kingdom by conquering:

They include details about David’s international relations, the treasures he gained, and the tributes he received (1 Chronicles 18:7–11). A common theme is that the Lord gave David victory wherever he went (1 Chronicles 18:6, 13).

1 Chronicles 18:1–20:8

This section tells about David's wars and military successes, showing him as a great warrior in Israel's history. It focuses on the public and political sides of David's enemies, with little about their private lives.
There are three main parts that match accounts in Samuel:
1. Battles during the kingdom's expansion (1 Chronicles 18:1–17; see 2 Samuel 8:1–16)
2. The battle against the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 19:1–20:3; see 2 Samuel 10:1–11:1; 12:30–31)
3. The deeds of David's mighty men (1 Chronicles 20:4–8; see 2 Samuel 21:18–22)
Each part starts with a time transition (some time later) that loosely connects these events (1 Chronicles 18:1; 19:1; 20:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai David Esau

Related verses

1 Chronicles 18:6
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.
Psalm 144:10
…to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
Psalm 121:7
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
Genesis 27:37
But Isaac answered Esau: “Look, I have made him your master and given him all his relatives as servants; I have sustained him with grain and new wine. What is left that I can do for you, my son?”
Psalm 18:48–50
…who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.
2 Samuel 7:14–17
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
2 Corinthians 11:32
In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.
Genesis 25:23
…and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
Genesis 27:40
You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”
1 Samuel 14:1
One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.
Numbers 24:18
Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.

Parallels

2 Samuel 8:1–14 Psalm 60:1–12

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Abishai Chronicles, Books of First and Second Esau Genealogy History of Israel Palestine

Topics

Edomites: David Makes Conquest of The Edomites: David Subdued

1 Chronicles 18:13

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