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1 Chronicles 18:13

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11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

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

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

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BSB
He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
KJV
And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
WEB
He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. The LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
ASV
And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
DARBY
And he put garrisons in Edom; and all they of Edom became servants to David. And Jehovah preserved David whithersoever he went.
BLB
And He put in Edom garrisons, and all Edom became servants of David. And YHWH saved David in all to which he went.
ÅB
Så la han krigsmannskap i Edom, og alle edomittene ble Davids tjenere. Slik hjalp Herren David overalt hvor han dro fram.
OTB
Så plasserte han garnisoner i Edom, og alle edomittene ble Davids undersåtter.
Og Herren støttet David i alle hans bestrebelser.
B1930
Så la han krigsmannskap i Edom, og alle edomittene blev Davids tjenere. Således hjalp Herren David overalt hvor han drog frem.

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Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 18:6

    Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:14–17

    I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

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  • Psalms 18:48–50

    He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

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  • Psalms 144:10

    It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

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  • Psalms 121:7

    The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

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  • Genesis 27:37

    And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?

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  • Numbers 24:18

    And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.

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  • 1 Samuel 14:1

    Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father.

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