1 Chronicles 18:13

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 18:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
1 Chronicles 18:13 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 18

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13And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“garrisons: Ch1 18:6; Sa1 10:5, Sa1 13:3, Sa1 14:1; Sa2 7:14-17, Sa2 23:14; Co2 11:32 all the Edomites: Gen 25:23, Gen 27:29, Gen 27:37, Gen 27:40; Num 24:18 Thus the Lord: Ch1 18:6; Psa 18:48-50, Psa 121:7, Psa 144:10 1 Chronicles 18:14”
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