1 Chronicles 18:5

“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.”

"And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men." - 1 Chronicles 18:5
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What does 1 Chronicles 18:5 mean?

1 Chronicles 18:5 (KJV) - "And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men." The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical account that focuses on the reign of King David and the establishment of the Kingdom…

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Victory in the Eyes of the Adversity: Understanding David's Triumph

The passage from 1 Chronicles 18:5 states, "And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men." This verse is more than a historical account; it offers profound insights into how God operates in times of…

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A Prayer for Divine Strength and Victory

Heavenly Father, We come before You, Lord Most High, with hearts yearning for strength and endurance in the face of the battles we encounter in this earthly life. As we remember the story recorded in 1 Chronicles 18:5, where it states, "And when the Syrians of Damascus came to…

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1 Chronicles 2:5 - "The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul."
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1 Chronicles 9:5 - "And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons."
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1 Chronicles 16:18 - "Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;"
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1 Chronicles 18:7 - "And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem."