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He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
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God's Sovereign Victory
Commentators emphasize the repeated phrase, "And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went." This refrain underscores that David's complete subjugation of his enemies, including Edom, was not merely due to his military skill but was a direct result of God's sovereign power and favor in every single campaign.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And he put garrisons (or “prefects,” 1 Chronicles 18:6) in Edom. —Samuel adds, …
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…