Apologetics Bible

1Chronicles 14:1

Hebrew

וַיִּשְׁלַח חירם חוּרָם מֶֽלֶךְ־צֹר מַלְאָכִים אֶל־דָּוִיד וַעֲצֵי אֲרָזִים וְחָרָשֵׁי קִיר וְחָרָשֵׁי עֵצִים לִבְנוֹת לוֹ בָּֽיִת׃

vayishelach-chyrm-chvram-melekhe-tzor-male'akhiym-'el-daviyd-va'atzey-'araziym-vecharashey-qiyr-vecharashey-'etziym-livenvot-lvo-vayit

KJV: Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

AKJV: Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

ASV: And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.

YLT: And Huram king of Tyre sendeth messengers unto David, and cedar-wood, and artificers of walls, and artificers of wood, to build to him a house.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:2

Hebrew

וַיֵּדַע דָּוִיד כִּֽי־הֱכִינוֹ יְהוָה לְמֶלֶךְ עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּֽי־נִשֵּׂאת לְמַעְלָה מַלְכוּתוֹ בַּעֲבוּר עַמּוֹ יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

vayeda'-daviyd-khiy-hekhiynvo-yehvah-lemelekhe-'al-yishera'el-khiy-nishe't-lema'elah-malekhvtvo-va'avvr-'amvo-yishera'el

KJV: And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

AKJV: And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. ¶

ASV: And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.

YLT: And David knoweth that Jehovah hath established him for king over Israel, because of the lifting up on high of his kingdom, for the sake of His people Israel.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:3

Hebrew

וַיִּקַּח דָּוִיד עוֹד נָשִׁים בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וַיּוֹלֶד דָּוִיד עוֹד בָּנִים וּבָנֽוֹת׃

vayiqach-daviyd-'vod-nashiym-viyrvshalaim-vayvoled-daviyd-'vod-vaniym-vvanvot

KJV: And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

AKJV: And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.

ASV: And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David begat more sons and daughters.

YLT: And David taketh again wives in Jerusalem, and David begetteth again sons and daughters;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:4

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת הַיְלוּדִים אֲשֶׁר הָיוּ־לוֹ בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם שַׁמּוּעַ וְשׁוֹבָב נָתָן וּשְׁלֹמֹֽה׃

ve'eleh-shemvot-hayelvdiym-'asher-hayv-lvo-viyrvshalaim-shamv'a-veshvovav-natan-vshelomoh

KJV: Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

AKJV: Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

ASV: And these are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

YLT: and these are the names of the children whom he hath in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:5

Hebrew

וְיִבְחָר וֶאֱלִישׁוּעַ וְאֶלְפָּֽלֶט׃

veyivechar-ve'eliyshv'a-ve'elefalet

KJV: And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

AKJV: And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

ASV: and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,

YLT: and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:6

Hebrew

וְנֹגַהּ וְנֶפֶג וְיָפִֽיעַ׃

venogah-venefeg-veyafiy'a

KJV: And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

AKJV: And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

ASV: and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

YLT: and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:7

Hebrew

וֶאֱלִישָׁמָע וּבְעֶלְיָדָע וֶאֱלִיפָֽלֶט׃

ve'eliyshama'-vve'eleyada'-ve'eliyfalet

KJV: And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

AKJV: And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. ¶

ASV: and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

YLT: and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:8

Hebrew

וַיִּשְׁמְעוּ פְלִשְׁתִּים כִּי־נִמְשַׁח דָּוִיד לְמֶלֶךְ עַל־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיַּעֲלוּ כָל־פְּלִשְׁתִּים לְבַקֵּשׁ אֶת־דָּוִיד וַיִּשְׁמַע דָּוִיד וַיֵּצֵא לִפְנֵיהֶֽם׃

vayisheme'v-felishetiym-khiy-nimeshach-daviyd-lemelekhe-'al-khal-yishera'el-vaya'alv-khal-felishetiym-levaqesh-'et-daviyd-vayishema'-daviyd-vayetze'-lifeneyhem

KJV: And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

AKJV: And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

ASV: And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David: and David heard of it, and went out against them.

YLT: And the Philistines hear that David hath been anointed for king over all Israel, and all the Philistines go up to seek David, and David heareth, and goeth out before them.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:9

Hebrew

וּפְלִשְׁתִּים בָּאוּ וַֽיִּפְשְׁטוּ בְּעֵמֶק רְפָאִֽים׃

vfelishetiym-va'v-vayifeshetv-ve'emeq-refa'iym

KJV: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

AKJV: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

ASV: Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

YLT: And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:10

Hebrew

וַיִּשְׁאַל דָּוִיד בֵּאלֹהִים לֵאמֹר הַאֶֽעֱלֶה עַל־פלשתיים פְּלִשְׁתִּים וּנְתַתָּם בְּיָדִי וַיֹּאמֶר לוֹ יְהוָה עֲלֵה וּנְתַתִּים בְּיָדֶֽךָ׃

vayishe'al-daviyd-ve'lohiym-le'mor-ha'e'eleh-'al-flshtyym-felishetiym-vnetatam-veyadiy-vayo'mer-lvo-yehvah-'aleh-vnetatiym-veyadekha

KJV: And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

AKJV: And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will you deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.

ASV: And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thy hand.

YLT: and David asketh of God, saying, Do I go up against the Philistines--and hast Thou given them into my hand?' And Jehovah saith to him, Go up, and I have given them into thy hand.'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:11

Hebrew

וַיַּעֲלוּ בְּבַֽעַל־פְּרָצִים וַיַּכֵּם שָׁם דָּוִיד וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִיד פָּרַץ הָֽאֱלֹהִים אֶת־אוֹיְבַי בְּיָדִי כְּפֶרֶץ מָיִם עַל־כֵּן קָֽרְאוּ שֵֽׁם־הַמָּקוֹם הַהוּא בַּעַל פְּרָצִֽים׃

vaya'alv-veva'al-feratziym-vayakhem-sham-daviyd-vayo'mer-daviyd-faratz-ha'elohiym-'et-'voyevay-veyadiy-kheferetz-mayim-'al-khen-qare'v-shem-hamaqvom-hahv'-va'al-feratziym

KJV: So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim.

AKJV: So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God has broken in on my enemies by my hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.

ASV: So they came up to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there; and David said, God hath broken mine enemies by my hand, like the breach of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim.

YLT: And they go up into Baal-Perazim, and David smiteth them there, and David saith, `God hath broken up mine enemies by my hand, like the breaking up of waters;' therefore they have called the name of that place Baal-Perazim.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–pera...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:12

Hebrew

וַיַּעַזְבוּ־שָׁם אֶת־אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶם וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִיד וַיִּשָּׂרְפוּ בָּאֵֽשׁ׃

vaya'azevv-sham-'et-'eloheyhem-vayo'mer-daviyd-vayisharefv-va'esh

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

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

ASV: And they left their gods there; and David gave commandment, and they were burned with fire.

YLT: And they leave there their gods, and David speaketh, and they are burnt with fire.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:13

Hebrew

וַיֹּסִיפוּ עוֹד פְּלִשְׁתִּים וַֽיִּפְשְׁטוּ בָּעֵֽמֶק׃

vayosiyfv-'vod-felishetiym-vayifeshetv-va'emeq

KJV: And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

AKJV: And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

ASV: And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

YLT: And the Philistines add again, and rush into the valley,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:14

Hebrew

וַיִּשְׁאַל עוֹד דָּוִיד בֵּֽאלֹהִים וַיֹּאמֶר לוֹ הָֽאֱלֹהִים לֹא תֽ͏ַעֲלֶה אֽ͏ַחֲרֵיהֶם הָסֵב מֵֽעֲלֵיהֶם וּבָאתָ לָהֶם מִמּוּל הַבְּכָאִֽים׃

vayishe'al-'vod-daviyd-ve'lohiym-vayo'mer-lvo-ha'elohiym-lo'-ta'aleh-'achareyhem-hasev-me'aleyhem-vva'ta-lahem-mimvl-havekha'iym

KJV: Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

AKJV: Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said to him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come on them over against the mulberry trees.

ASV: And David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Thou shalt not go up after them: turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry-trees.

YLT: and David asketh again of God, and God saith to him, `Do not go up after them, turn round from them, and thou hast come to them from over-against the mulberries;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:15

Hebrew

וִיהִי כְּֽשָׁמְעֲךָ אֶת־קוֹל הַצְּעָדָה בְּרָאשֵׁי הַבְּכָאִים אָז תֵּצֵא בַמִּלְחָמָה כִּֽי־יָצָא הָֽאֱלֹהִים לְפָנֶיךָ לְהַכּוֹת אֶת־מַחֲנֵה פְלִשְׁתִּֽים׃

viyhiy-kheshame'akha-'et-qvol-hatze'adah-vera'shey-havekha'iym-'az-tetze'-vamilechamah-khiy-yatza'-ha'elohiym-lefaneykha-lehakhvot-'et-machaneh-felishetiym

KJV: And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

AKJV: And it shall be, when you shall hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then you shall go out to battle: for God is gone forth before you to smite the host of the Philistines.

ASV: And it shall be, when thou hearest the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry-trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle; for God is gone out before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

YLT: and it cometh to pass, when thou hearest the sound of the stepping at the heads of the mulberries, then thou goest out into battle, for God hath gone out before thee to smite the camp of the Philistines.'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:16

Hebrew

וַיַּעַשׂ דָּוִיד כּֽ͏ַאֲשֶׁר צִוָּהוּ הֽ͏ָאֱלֹהִים וַיַּכּוּ אֶת־מַחֲנֵה פְלִשְׁתִּים מִגִּבְעוֹן וְעַד־גָּֽזְרָה׃

vaya'ash-daviyd-kha'asher-tzivahv-ha'elohiym-vayakhv-'et-machaneh-felishetiym-migive'von-ve'ad-gazerah

KJV: David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

AKJV: David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

ASV: And David did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer.

YLT: And David doth as God commanded him, and they smite the camp of the Philistines from Gibeon even unto Gazer;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 14:17

Hebrew

וַיֵּצֵא שֵׁם־דָּוִיד בְּכָל־הָֽאֲרָצוֹת וַֽיהוָה נָתַן אֶת־פַּחְדּוֹ עַל־כָּל־הַגּוֹיִֽם׃

vayetze'-shem-daviyd-vekhal-ha'aratzvot-vayhvah-natan-'et-fachedvo-'al-khal-hagvoyim

KJV: And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

AKJV: And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all nations.

ASV: And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.

YLT: and the name of David goeth out into all the lands, and Jehovah hath put his fear on all the nations.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 14:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.