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These also did king David dedicate to Yahweh, with the silver and the gold that he carried away from all the nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

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A Foreshadowing of Victory in Christ

Commentators like Matthew Henry see David's actions as more than just historical events. His victories and subsequent dedication of the spoils are viewed as a foreshadowing of the Christian's "good fight of faith" under Christ. This act illustrates how our spiritual triumphs should ultimately be dedicated to God's glory, pointing toward the everlasting peace of the redeemed.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 18:11

19th Century

Bishop

He brought. — Samuel states, dedicated. Chronicles avoids this redundancy.

These nations.T…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 18:11

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 18:1–17

17th Century

Minister

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…