1 Chronicles 14:17

17 So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.

1 Chronicles 14:17 in Other Translations

17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

17 And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

17 So David’s fame spread everywhere, and the LORD caused all the nations to fear David.

17 David was soon famous all over the place, far and near; and God put the fear of God into the godless nations.

17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.

17 David's fame spread through all lands, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.

17 Then David's fame spread throughout the lands, and the Lord caused all the nations to be terrified of him.

17 So David became famous in every land. The LORD made all of the nations afraid of him.

1 Chronicles 14:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 14:17

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

1 Chronicles 14:17 In-Context

15 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.”

16 So David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army, all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

17 So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.

Cross References

• 1. S Joshua 6:27; 2 Chronicles 26:8
• 2. Exodus 15:14-16; S Deuteronomy 2:25; Psalms 2:1-12