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1 Chronicles 18:2

1 Chronicles 18:1 net — David Conquers the Neighboring Nations Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surr…

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"David Conquers the Neighboring Nations Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines."

— 1 Chronicles 18:1, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 18 — Context

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David Conquers the Neighboring Nations Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.

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He defeated the Moabites; the Moabites became David’s subjects and brought tribute.

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David defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah as far as Hamath, when he went to extend his authority to the Euphrates River.

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David seized from him 1,000 chariots, 7,000 charioteers, and 20,000 infantrymen. David cut the hamstrings of all but a hundred of Hadadezer’s chariot horses.

1 Chronicles 18:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 18:1 say?
1 Chronicles 18:1 in the NET Bible reads: “David Conquers the Neighboring Nations Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 18:1 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 18:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 1.
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 18:1.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 18:1 in?
1 Chronicles 18:1 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 18:1?
1 Chronicles 18:1 reads (NET): “David Conquers the Neighboring Nations Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.” 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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