12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 14:12

New International Version

12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, and David gave orders to burn them in the fire.

English Standard Version

12 And they left their gods there, and David gave command, and they were burned.

The Message

12 The Philistines left their gods behind and David ordered that they be burned up.

New King James Version

12 And when they left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

New Living Translation

12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, so David gave orders to burn them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:12

Chapter Contents

David's victories.

In this chapter we have an account of, 1. David's kingdom established. 2. His family built up. 3. His enemies defeated. This is repeated from 2 Samuel 5. Let the fame of David be looked upon as a type and figure of the exalted honour of the Son of David.