1 Chronicles 20

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David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

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David's Reign and Reign of His Sons

1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.

2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city.

3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam.

6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.

7 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

8 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 20 is a chapter that recounts the events of a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. The Philistines had come to attack the Israelites, and the Israelites had to defend themselves. The chapter begins with the Philistines attacking the Israelites in the Valley of Rephaim. The Israelites were able to defeat the Philistines, and the chapter goes on to describe the various battles that took place. The chapter also mentions the death of Goliath, the giant Philistine warrior. Goliath had been a major threat to the Israelites, and his death was a major victory for them. The chapter also mentions the capture of the Philistine cities of Gath and Ekron. This was a major victory for the Israelites, as it allowed them to gain control of the region. The chapter ends with a description of the spoils of war that the Israelites were able to take from the Philistines. This included gold, silver, bronze, and iron. This was a major victory for the Israelites, as it allowed them to gain wealth and resources that would help them in their future battles. Overall, 1 Chronicles 20 is a chapter that recounts the events of a major battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. The Israelites were able to defeat the Philistines and gain control of the region. They were also able to gain wealth and resources from the spoils of war. This was a major victory for the Israelites, and it allowed them to gain strength and power in the region.

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