1 Chronicles, 18
15. Joab, son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army; Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was herald;
15. Joab, son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army; Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was herald;
Chapter 18 of 1 Chronicles reports the military achievements of David, which established a great empire and expanded the borders of Israel. David defeated the Philistines, the Moabites, the Edomites, and other peoples, and extended Israel's rule to the Euphrates River. Below are five verses related to topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 18:39: "For you, girded with strength to my arm, and you made those who have risen against me rise." This psalm is a hymn of David in which he thanks God for his help and protection in battles, which relates to David's military achievements described in 1 Chronicles 18.
Psalm 144:1: "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands to the battle and my fingers to war." This psalm is a prayer of David in which he asks God for help in battles, which relates to David's military achievements described in 1 Chronicles 18.
Psalm 60:12: "With God we will do prowess, for He will Heal our adversaries Himself." This psalm is a hymn of David in which he trusts God for victory in battles, which relates to David's military achievements described in 1 Chronicles 18.
Psalm 18:34: "Make my feet like those of the color and put me safely in my high places." This verse speaks of God's ability to help David overcome obstacles and gain high territories, which relates to David's military achievements described in 1 chronicles 18.
Psalm 44:6: "For I don't trust my bow, nor can my sword save me." This psalm speaks of the importance of trusting God rather than human weapons and skills, which relates to David's confidence in God for victory in the battles described in 1 Chronicles 18.
“Não se fixe voluntariamente naquilo que o inimigo da alma lhe apresenta.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina