13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 18:13

King James Version

13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

English Standard Version

13 Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

The Message

13 He set up a puppet government in Edom and the Edomites became subjects under David. God gave David victory wherever he marched.

New King James Version

13 He also put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord preserved David wherever he went.

New Living Translation

13 He placed army garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. In fact, the Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 18:13

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.