1 Chronicles 14:17
17 So David's fame spread throughout every land, and the Lord made all the nations fear him.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 14:17
King James Version
17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.
English Standard Version
17 And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.
The Message
17 David was soon famous all over the place, far and near; and God put the fear of God into the godless nations.
New King James Version
17 Then the fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.
New Living Translation
17 So David's fame spread everywhere, and the Lord caused all the nations to fear David.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:17
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.