1 Chronicles 18:11
New International Version
King David dedicated these articles to the LORD, as he had done with the silver and gold he had taken from all these nations: Edom and Moab, the Ammonites and the Philistines, and Amalek.

New Living Translation
King David dedicated all these gifts to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had taken from the other nations—from Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek.

English Standard Version
These also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold that he had carried off from all the nations, from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.

Berean Standard Bible
and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.

King James Bible
Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

New King James Version
King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold that he had brought from all these nations—from Edom, from Moab, from the people of Ammon, from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

New American Standard Bible
King David also dedicated these to the LORD, with the silver and the gold which he had carried away from all the nations: from Edom, Moab, the sons of Ammon, the Philistines, and from Amalek.

NASB 1995
King David also dedicated these to the LORD with the silver and the gold which he had carried away from all the nations: from Edom, Moab, the sons of Ammon, the Philistines, and from Amalek.

NASB 1977
King David also dedicated these to the LORD with the silver and the gold which he had carried away from all the nations: from Edom, Moab, the sons of Ammon, the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Legacy Standard Bible
King David also set these apart as holy to Yahweh with the silver and the gold which he had carried away from all the nations: from Edom, Moab, the sons of Ammon, the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Amplified Bible
King David also dedicated these to the LORD [setting them apart for sacred use], with the silver and the gold which he brought from all the nations: from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Christian Standard Bible
King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all the nations—from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and the Amalekites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all the nations—from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and the Amalekites.

American Standard Version
These also did king David dedicate unto Jehovah, with the silver and the gold that he carried away from all the nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Contemporary English Version
David gave these gifts to the LORD, just as he had done with the silver and gold he had captured from Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek.

English Revised Version
These also did king David dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he carried away from all the nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
King David dedicated all the articles of gold, silver, and bronze to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had taken from other nations-from Edom, Moab, Ammon, the Philistines, and Amalek.

Good News Translation
King David dedicated them for use in worship, along with the silver and gold he took from the nations he conquered--Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek.

International Standard Version
to King David, which David also dedicated to the LORD, along with silver and gold that he confiscated from all the surrounding nations, including Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.

Majority Standard Bible
and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations?from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.

NET Bible
King David dedicated these things to the LORD, along with the silver and gold which he had carried off from all the nations, including Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.

New Heart English Bible
King David also dedicated these to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he took from all the nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the people of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Webster's Bible Translation
Them also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

World English Bible
King David also dedicated these to Yahweh, with the silver and the gold that he carried away from all the nations: from Edom, from Moab, from the children of Ammon, from the Philistines, and from Amalek.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
King David has also sanctified them to YHWH with the silver and the gold that he has taken from all the nations, from Edom, and from Moab, and from the sons of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Young's Literal Translation
also them hath king David sanctified to Jehovah with the silver and the gold that he hath taken from all the nations, from Edom, and from Moab, and from the sons of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Smith's Literal Translation
Also them king David consecrated to Jehovah, with the silver and the gold which he lifted up from all the nations from Edom, from Moab, and from the sons of Ammon, and from the rovers, and from Amalek.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the vessels of gold, and silver, and brass king David consecrated to the Lord, with the silver and gold which he had taken from all the nations, as well from Edom, and from Moab, and from the sons of Ammon, as from the Philistines, and from Amalec.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Moreover, all the vessels of gold and silver and brass king David consecrated to the Lord, with the silver and gold that he had taken from all the nations, as much from Idumea, and Moab, and the sons of Ammon, as from the Philistines and Amalek.

New American Bible
These also King David consecrated to the LORD along with all the silver and gold that he had taken from the nations: from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.

New Revised Standard Version
these also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold that he had carried off from all the nations, from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Some of these also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and the gold that he had captured from all the nations which he had subdued: from the Edomites, from the Moabites, from the children of Ammon, from the Philistines, and from the Amalekites.And the rest of the people he placed under the command of Abishai his brother, and they pitched battle against the children of Ammon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also some of them King David hallowed to LORD JEHOVAH with silver and gold that he had taken from all the nations that he had defeated, of the Edomites, and of the sons of Amon, and of the Moabites, and of the Philistines and of the Amalekites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These also did king David dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he carried away from all the nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the golden and silver and brazen vessels, even these king David consecrated to the Lord, with the silver and the gold which he took from all the nations; from Idumaea, and Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalec.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Triumphs
10he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze, 11and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations— from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. 12Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 8:11
and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued—

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 22:14
Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.

1 Chronicles 29:3-5
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, / for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 15:18
And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

2 Chronicles 24:7
For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.

2 Chronicles 31:12
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

Ezra 1:4
And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’”

Ezra 8:25-30
and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, / 20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold. ...

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.

Isaiah 60:9
Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”


Treasury of Scripture

Them also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

dedicated

1 Chronicles 22:14
Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto.

1 Chronicles 26:20,26,27
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things…

1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

the children

1 Chronicles 20:1,2
And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it…

Amalek

1 Samuel 27:8,9
And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt…

1 Samuel 30:13,20
And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick…

Psalm 83:6,7
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; …

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1 Chronicles 18
1. David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites
3. He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians
9. Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David
11. The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God
13. He put garrisons in Edom
14. David's officers














King David
The mention of "King David" highlights the central figure of this narrative, a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). David's kingship is significant in the history of Israel as it represents a period of unification and expansion. His reign is often seen as a foreshadowing of the eternal kingship of Christ, who is referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (Matthew 1:1).

dedicated
The act of dedication in Hebrew is "qadash," which means to set apart as holy. David's dedication of the articles signifies his acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and his desire to honor God with the spoils of war. This act of dedication is a reminder of the importance of consecrating our victories and possessions to God, recognizing Him as the source of all blessings.

these articles
The "articles" refer to the spoils of war, including valuable items such as silver and gold. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dedicating such items to a deity was a common practice, symbolizing gratitude and allegiance. For David, dedicating these articles to the LORD was an expression of worship and submission to God's will.

to the LORD
The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. It is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the Israelites' obligation to worship Him alone. This dedication underscores the theocentric nature of David's reign, where God is recognized as the ultimate authority and source of victory.

silver and gold
Silver and gold were symbols of wealth and power in the ancient world. By dedicating these precious metals to the LORD, David demonstrates that true wealth is found in honoring God. This act serves as a lesson in stewardship, reminding believers that material possessions should be used for God's glory.

carried off
The phrase "carried off" indicates the act of taking spoils from defeated enemies. In the context of ancient warfare, this was a common practice. However, David's decision to dedicate these spoils to God sets him apart from other kings who might have used them for personal gain, highlighting his commitment to God's purposes.

from all these nations
The phrase "from all these nations" reflects the extent of David's military campaigns and God's favor upon him. It signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies (Deuteronomy 20:4). This also prefigures the ultimate victory of Christ over all nations, as prophesied in Revelation 11:15.

Edom and Moab
Edom and Moab were neighboring nations often in conflict with Israel. Historically, these nations were descendants of Esau and Lot, respectively, and their enmity with Israel is well-documented in the Old Testament. David's victories over them demonstrate God's justice and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel.

Ammonites and Philistines
The Ammonites and Philistines were perennial adversaries of Israel. The Philistines, in particular, were a significant threat during the time of Saul and David. David's triumph over these enemies is a testament to God's deliverance and the establishment of Israel's security and peace under his rule.

Amalek
Amalek represents a long-standing enemy of Israel, first encountered during the Exodus (Exodus 17:8-16). The defeat of Amalek by David fulfills God's command to blot out the memory of Amalek (Deuteronomy 25:17-19). This victory symbolizes the ultimate triumph of good over evil, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture.

(11) He brought.--Samuel, "dedicated." Chronicles avoids the tautology.

These nations.--The nations--scil., "whom he had reduced" (Samuel).

From Edom.--Samuel, "from Aram," but LXX., Syriac, and Arabic, "Edom;" (Targum and Vulg., "Aram"). All the versions read "Edom" here, which appears correct. Edom and Moab were conterminous, and the reference includes all the nations whom David conquered and despoiled.

And from Amalek may refer to 1Samuel 30:16, seq., but more probably to an unrecorded campaign. Samuel adds, "and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah," which Chronicles omits, as implied already in 1Chronicles 18:7-8.

Verse 11. - From Edom. This is probably the correct reading, and not, as in the parallel, "from Aram," unless, as some think, both places were named in the original authority. From the children of Ammon. Perhaps the events narrated in our succeeding chapter are here referred to by the compiler. From Amalek (see 1 Samuel 30:1-20, 26-31).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

King
הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

dedicated
הִקְדִּ֞ישׁ (hiq·dîš)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

these
אֹתָ֗ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

to the LORD,
לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

along with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the silver
הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and gold
וְהַזָּהָ֔ב (wə·haz·zā·hāḇ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

he had carried off
נָשָׂ֖א (nā·śā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

from all
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

[these] nations—
הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

from Edom
מֵֽאֱד֤וֹם (mê·’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment

and Moab,
וּמִמּוֹאָב֙ (ū·mim·mō·w·’āḇ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

and from the Ammonites,
וּמִבְּנֵ֣י (ū·mib·bə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Philistines,
וּמִפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים (ū·mip·pə·liš·tîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

and Amalekites.
וּמֵֽעֲמָלֵֽק׃ (ū·mê·‘ă·mā·lêq)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6002: Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity


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