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