1 Also, Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, and cedar wood, and artisans of walls and of wood, so that they might build a house for him.
2 And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that his kingdom had been lifted up over his people Israel.
3 Also, David took other wives in Jerusalem. And he conceived sons and daughters.
4 And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab, Nathan and Solomon,
5 Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,
6 as well as Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
7 Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8 Then, hearing that David had been anointed as king over all of Israel, all the Philistines ascended so that they might seek him. But when David had heard of it, he went out to meet them.
9 Now the Philistines, arriving, spread out in the Valley of the Rephaim.
10 And so David consulted the Lord, saying, “Shall I ascend to the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my hand?” And the Lord said to him, “Ascend, and I will deliver them into your hand.”
11 And when they had ascended to Baal-perazim, David struck them there, and he said: “God has divided my enemies by my hand, just as waters are divided.” And therefore the name of that place was called Baal-perazim.
12 And they left behind their gods in that place, and so David ordered them to be burned.
13 And then, at another time, the Philistines invaded, and they spread out in the valley.
14 And again, David consulted God. And God said to him: “You shall not ascend after them. Draw away from them. And you shall come against them opposite the balsam trees.
15 And when you hear a sound approaching in the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall go forth to war. For God has gone forth before you, so that he may strike down the army of the Philistines.”
16 Therefore, David did just as God had instructed him. And he struck down the army of the Philistines, from Gibeon as far as Gazera.
17 And the name of David became well-known in all the regions. And the Lord placed the fear of him over all the nations.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Chronicles, 14:
1 Chronicles 14 reports the expansion of David's reign and his victory over the Philistines. David sought God's orientation in his battle strategies and was rewarded with great victories. Below are five verses related to topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 20:7: "Some trust cars, others in horses, but we will mention the name of the Lord our God." This psalm speaks of the importance of trusting God rather than relying on human forces, which can be related to the divine orientation that David sought in 1 chronicles 14.
Proverbs 16:3: "Trust the Lord your works, and your thoughts will be established." This verse speaks of the importance of trusting God and delivering our plans and projects, which is relevant to David's search for divine guidance in 1 Chronicles 14.
Joshua 1:9: "I am not sending me? Strive, and have good encouragement; do not fear, not even amazing; for the Lord thy God is with you, wherever you walk." This verse speaks of God's promise to be with Joshua in his leadership, which is relevant to David's leadership in 1 Chronicles 14.
2 Samuel 5:20: "And David was Baal-Pregazim, and he injured them there; and said, The Lord went up before me, and injured my enemies before me, like the waters that break." This verse reports David's victory over the Philistines in Baal-Popeazim, which is the central theme of 1 Chronicles 14.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." This verse speaks of God's ability to overcome the difficulties and challenges we find, which can be related to the strength David received from God to face the Philistines in 1 Chronicles 14.
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