Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
he sent Hadoram his son to king David, to Greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadarezer and struck him; (for Hadarezer had wars with Tou;) and [he had with him] all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
Verse Takeaways
1
A Diplomatic Victory
Commentators explain that the king of Hamath sent his son with lavish gifts to congratulate David because David had defeated his long-time enemy, Hadarezer. This diplomatic mission was a practical alliance, illustrating the principle of 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' and showing how David's God-given victories brought regional influence.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Chronicles
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
4
19th Century
Anglican
The King of Hamath’s embassy to David.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).
Presbyterian
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The…
