1 Chronicles 19:11 cpdv — But the remaining portion of the people he placed under the hand of his brother Abishai. And they went out against the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the remaining portion of the people he placed under the hand of his brother Abishai. And they went out against the sons of Ammon. "

— 1 Chronicles 19:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 19 — Context

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And when David had heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of strong men.

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And the sons of Ammon, going out, set up a battle line before the gate of the city. But the kings who had come to their aid stood separately in the field.

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And so Joab, understanding the war to be set facing him and behind his back, chose the strongest men from all of Israel, and he went out against the Syrians.

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But the remaining portion of the people he placed under the hand of his brother Abishai. And they went out against the sons of Ammon.

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And he said: “If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you.

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Be strengthened, and let us act manfully on behalf of our people, and on behalf of the cities of our God. And the Lord will do what is good in his own sight.”

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Therefore, Joab, and the people who were with him, went out to battle against the Syrians. And he put them to flight.

1 Chronicles 19:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 19:11 say?
1 Chronicles 19:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the remaining portion of the people he placed under the hand of his brother Abishai. And they went out against the sons of Ammon. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 19:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 19:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 11.
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 19:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 19:11 in?
1 Chronicles 19:11 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 19:11?
1 Chronicles 19:11 reads (CPDV): “But the remaining portion of the people he placed under the hand of his brother Abishai. And they went out against the sons of Ammon. ” 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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