1 Chronicles 14:12 akjv — And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

American King James Version

"And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. "

— 1 Chronicles 14:12, American King James Version

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

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And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

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And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will you deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.

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So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God has broken in on my enemies by my hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.

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And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

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And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

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Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said to him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come on them over against the mulberry trees.

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And it shall be, when you shall hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then you shall go out to battle: for God is gone forth before you to smite the host of the Philistines.

1 Chronicles 14:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 14:12 say?
1 Chronicles 14:12 in the American King James Version reads: “And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 14:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 14:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 14:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 14:12 in?
1 Chronicles 14:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 14:12?
1 Chronicles 14:12 reads (AKJV): “And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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