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Then David put [garrisons] in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
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God Grants the Victory
The verse explicitly states, "Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went." Commentators affirm this is the central message. David's success in subduing Syria was not merely due to military skill but was a direct result of God's sovereign hand. This highlights God's faithfulness in granting success to those He has chosen for His purposes.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Put garrisons. — The noun omitted here in the Hebrew, probably by an oversight, occurs in Samuel. In [Reference 1 Chronicles 11:16…
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…
