1 Chronicles 20:7

Translations

Modern

…and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

Traditional

But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.

Literal

And he defied Israel, and killed him Jonathan son of Shimea brother of David.

Latin

Hic blasphemavit Israël: et percussit eum Jonathan filius Samaa fratris David. Hi sunt filii Rapha in Geth, qui ceciderunt in manu David et servorum ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

Notes

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

David

Related verses

1 Samuel 16:9
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
1 Chronicles 2:13
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
Isaiah 37:23
Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!
1 Samuel 17:10
Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!”
1 Samuel 17:36
Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”
1 Samuel 17:26
David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

Parallels

2 Samuel 21:15–22

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jonadab: Nephew of David, friend and advisor to Amnon Shimeah: Brother of David; father of Jonadab (or 'Jonathan')

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Giants Jonathan Rephaim Shammah Shimea

Topics

David: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines Gath: Goliath Lived In Goliath: His Sons Jonathan: Nephew of David, Kills a Giant, and Becomes One of David's Chief Warriors Shammah: David's Brother: Called Shimea

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