1 Chronicles 18:12 kjva — Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 1 Chronicles 18:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 18 — Context

9

Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

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He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.

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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.

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

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

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

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

1 Chronicles 18:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 18:12 say?
1 Chronicles 18:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 18:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 18:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 18, 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 18:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 18:12 in?
1 Chronicles 18:12 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 18:12?
1 Chronicles 18:12 reads (KJVA): “Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.” 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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