“And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.” The Significance of Names in David's Family Line At first glance, 1 Chronicles 14:7 reads simply as a brief list of three names: Elishama,…

“David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.” Context In 1 Chronicles 14 we encounter an account of…

“And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.” In this verse, we witness the widespread recognition and…

“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.” Context The Book of 1…

“And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.” And David took more wives at Jerusalem and David begat more sons and daughters. 1 Chronicles…

“Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,” The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record that traces…

“And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,” The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record that traces the lineage of the Israelites from Adam to the Babylonian exile. It emphasizes…

“And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,” And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath‑jearim, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that…

“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…

“And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.” This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the military encounters between David, who was the…