12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, and David gave orders to burn them in the fire.
12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
12 And they left their gods there, and David gave command, and they were burned.
12 The Philistines left their gods behind and David ordered that they be burned up.
12 And when they left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, so David gave orders to burn them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:12
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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.