7 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 20:7

King James Version

7 But when he defied defied: or, reproached Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

English Standard Version

7 And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, struck him down.

The Message

7 When he mocked Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

New King James Version

7 So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

New Living Translation

7 But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shimea.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 20:7

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David's wars.

Though the Lord will severely correct the sins of his believing people, he will not leave them in the hands of their enemies. His assistance will overcome all advantages of number and strength of those that defy his Israel. All that trust in Christ, shall be made more than conquerors through him that loveth them.