1 Chronicles 18:6

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 18:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then David put [garrisons] in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then David put [garrisons] in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
1 Chronicles 18:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6Then David put [garrisons] in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. 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
“became David's: Ch1 18:2; Psa 18:43, Psa 18:44 Thus the Lord: Ch1 17:8; Psa 121:8; Pro 21:31 1 Chronicles 18:7”
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