1 Chronicles 14:17
New International Version
So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.

New Living Translation
So David’s fame spread everywhere, and the LORD caused all the nations to fear David.

English Standard Version
And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Berean Standard Bible
And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

King James Bible
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

New King James Version
Then the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

New American Standard Bible
Then the fame of David spread in all the lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all the nations.

NASB 1995
Then the fame of David went out into all the lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all the nations.

NASB 1977
Then the fame of David went out into all the lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all the nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the name of David went out into all the lands; and Yahweh brought the dread of him on all the nations.

Amplified Bible
Then David’s fame spread into all the lands; and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

Christian Standard Bible
Then David’s fame spread throughout the lands, and the LORD caused all the nations to be terrified of him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then David’s fame spread throughout the lands, and the LORD caused all the nations to be terrified of him.

American Standard Version
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Contemporary English Version
From then on, David became even more famous, and the LORD made all the nations afraid of him.

English Revised Version
And the fame of David went out unto all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David's fame spread through all lands, and the LORD made all the nations fear him.

Good News Translation
David's fame spread everywhere, and the LORD made every nation afraid of him.

International Standard Version
Then David's reputation spread through all of the neighboring countries, and the LORD caused all nations to be afraid of David.

Majority Standard Bible
And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

NET Bible
So David became famous in all the lands; the LORD caused all the nations to fear him.

New Heart English Bible
The fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all nations.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

World English Bible
The fame of David went out into all lands; and Yahweh brought the fear of him on all nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the name of David goes out into all the lands, and YHWH has put his fear on all the nations.

Young's Literal Translation
and the name of David goeth out into all the lands, and Jehovah hath put his fear on all the nations.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the name of David will go forth into all lands; and Jehovah gave his fear upon all the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the name of David became well-known in all the regions. And the Lord placed the fear of him over all the nations.

New American Bible
Thus David’s fame was spread abroad through every land, and the LORD put the fear of him on all the nations.

New Revised Standard Version
The fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him on all nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all the nations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David was going out to all the cities, and LORD JEHOVAH put his fear upon all the nations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the name of David was famous in all the land; and the Lord put the terror of him on all the nations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Two Victories over the Philistines
16So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. 17And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

Cross References
2 Samuel 8:13
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

1 Samuel 18:30
Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.

2 Samuel 5:10
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

1 Chronicles 11:9
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.

1 Samuel 18:14-15
and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.

2 Samuel 7:9
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.

Psalm 18:43-44
You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me. / When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me.

Psalm 89:20-24
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ...

1 Chronicles 29:25
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.

2 Chronicles 17:10
And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:29
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Nehemiah 6:16
When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Acts 2:47
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 5:13
Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.


Treasury of Scripture

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all nations.

fame of David

Joshua 6:27
So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.

2 Chronicles 26:8
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

Psalm 18:44
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

the fear of him

Exodus 15:14-16
The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina…

Deuteronomy 2:25
This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.

Deuteronomy 11:25
There shall no man be able to stand before you: for the LORD your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you.

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And David’s fame
The Hebrew word for "fame" is "שֵׁם" (shem), which can also mean "name" or "reputation." In the ancient Near Eastern context, a person's name was deeply tied to their identity and legacy. David's fame was not merely about his military conquests or political achievements; it was about the divine favor and covenantal relationship he had with God. His reputation was a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel.

spread throughout the lands
The phrase "spread throughout the lands" indicates a wide-reaching influence that transcended local boundaries. The Hebrew word for "lands" is "אֶרֶץ" (eretz), often translated as "earth" or "territory." This suggests that David's influence was not confined to Israel alone but extended to surrounding nations. Historically, this period marks the expansion of Israel's borders and the establishment of a united kingdom under David's rule, which was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham about his descendants being a blessing to all nations.

and the LORD caused
The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the divine orchestration behind David's success. It was not by David's might or wisdom alone that his fame spread, but by the sovereign will of God. This reflects a central theme in the Bible: God is the ultimate source of power and authority, and He actively intervenes in human history to accomplish His purposes. The phrase "caused" underscores God's active role in ensuring that David's reign would be established and recognized.

all nations to fear him
The Hebrew word for "fear" is "יָרֵא" (yare), which can mean to be afraid, to revere, or to hold in awe. In this context, it implies a recognition of David's God-given authority and the power of the God he served. The fear of David among the nations was not just a fear of military might but a reverence for the divine backing that David had. This fear was a fulfillment of God's promise to make Israel a nation that would be respected and revered by others, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:10, where God promises that all the peoples of the earth will see that Israel is called by the name of the LORD and will fear them.

(17) This verse is not in Samuel. It looks like a concluding reflection of the chronicler's, similar to 2Chronicles 17:10; 2Chronicles 20:29.

The fame of David went out.--David's name. The same phrase recurs in 2Chronicles 26:15.

All lands.--All the lands. (Comp. Psalm 19:4.)

And the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.--Yet this fear was, as we should say, the natural effect of his victories. In the view of the chronicler, David's success in arms, with all its consequences, was the work of Jehovah. The Hebrew phrase is similar to that in Esther 8:17. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

fame
שֵׁם־ (šêm-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

went out
וַיֵּצֵ֥א (way·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

into every
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

land,
הָֽאֲרָצ֑וֹת (hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and the LORD
וַֽיהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

caused
נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

to fear him.
פַּחְדּ֖וֹ (paḥ·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6343: A, alarm


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