1 Chronicles 18:14

David’s Officials

14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

1 Chronicles 18:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
ESV
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people.
NLT
14 So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people.
MSG
14 Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well, fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships.
CSB
14 So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

1 Chronicles 18:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:14

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:14 In-Context

12 Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.
14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 29:26
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 11:1
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