1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him.
2 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.
3 And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters.
4 These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammu'a, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
5 Ibhar, Eli'shu-a, El'pelet,
6 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhi'a,
7 Eli'shama, Beeli'ada, and Eliph'elet.
8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up in search of David; and David heard of it and went out against them.
9 Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Reph'aim.
10 And David inquired of God, "Shall I go up against the Philistines? Wilt thou give them into my hand?" And the LORD said to him, "Go up, and I will give them into your hand."
11 And he went up to Ba'al-pera'zim, and David defeated them there; and David said, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like a bursting flood." Therefore the name of that place is called Ba'al-pera'zim.
12 And they left their gods there, and David gave command, and they were burned.
13 And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.
14 And when David again inquired of God, God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; go around and come upon them opposite the balsam trees.
15 And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go out to battle; for God has gone out before you to smite the army of the Philistines."
16 And David did as God commanded him, and they smote the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
17 And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all 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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