David Extends His Kingdom

181 In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its surrounding villages from the control of the Philistines.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 18:1

King James Version

David Extends His Kingdom

181 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.

English Standard Version

David Extends His Kingdom

181 After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.

The Message

David Extends His Kingdom

181 In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines, bringing them to their knees, captured Gath, and took control of the surrounding countryside.

New King James Version

David Extends His Kingdom

181 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.

New Living Translation

David Extends His Kingdom

181 After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath and its surrounding towns.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 18:1

Chapter Contents

David's victories.

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 happiness of Israel, through David's victories, and just government, faintly shadowed forth the happiness of the redeemed in the realms above.