1 Chronicles 18:14

David’s Officials

14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

1 Chronicles 18:14 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
English Standard Version (ESV)
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people.
New Living Translation (NLT)
14 So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people.
The Message Bible (MSG)
14 Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well, fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships.
American Standard Version (ASV)
14 And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
14 So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
14 So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
14 David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all of his people.

1 Chronicles 18:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:14

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:14 In-Context

12 Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.
14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 29:26
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 11:1
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