1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Hiram H2361 (חוּרָם) — Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians
- Now Hiram H2438 (חִירָם) — Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Tyre H6865 (צֹר) — Tsor, a place in Palestine
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and timber H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
- with masons H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- and carpenters H2796 (חָרָשׁ) — a fabricator or any material
- to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- him an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
2 And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel’s sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- perceived H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had confirmed H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- him king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- for his kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- was lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- on high H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- because of his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem; and David begat more sons and daughters.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- more wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- more sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
4 And these are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- children H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- which he had in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- Shammua H8051 (שַׁמּוּעַ) — Shammua, the name of four Israelites
- and Shobab H7727 (שׁוֹבָב) — Shobab, the name of two Israelites
- Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- and Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
5 and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ibhar H2984 (יִבְחַר) — Jibchar, an Israelite
- and Elishua H474 (אֱלִישׁוּעַ) — Elishua, the son of King David
- and Elpalet H467 (אֱלִיפֶלֶט) — Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites
6 and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Nogah H5052 (נֹגַהּ) — Nogah, a son of David
- and Nepheg H5298 (נֶפֶג) — Nepheg, the name of two Israelites
- and Japhia H3309 (יָפִיעַ) — Japhia, the name of a Canaanite, an Israelite, and a place in Palestine
7 and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elishama H476 (אֱלִישָׁמָע) — Elishama, the name of seven Israelites
- and Beeliada H1182 (בְּעֶלְיָדָע) — Beeljada, an Israelite
- and Eliphalet H467 (אֱלִיפֶלֶט) — Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites
8 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- all the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- against H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
9 Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and spread H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
- themselves in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Rephaim H7497 (רָפָא) — a giant
10 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Shall I go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- against the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and wilt thou deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- for I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
11 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to Baal–perazim H1188 (בַּעַל פְּרָצִים) — Baal-Peratsim, a place in Palestine
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them there. Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath broken in H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- upon mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- by mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- like the breaking forth H6556 (פֶּרֶץ) — a break (literally or figuratively)
- of waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- therefore they called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of that place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- Baal–perazim H1188 (בַּעַל פְּרָצִים) — Baal-Peratsim, a place in Palestine
12 And they left their gods there; and David gave commandment, and they were burned with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they had left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- their gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- there, David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- gave a commandment H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- and they were burned H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
13 And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- yet again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- spread themselves abroad H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
- in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
14 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- again of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Go not up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them; turn away H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- from them, and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon them over against H4136 (מוּל) — properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
- the mulberry trees H1057 (בָּכָא) — the weeping tree (some gum-distilling tree, perhaps the balsam)
15 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall be, when thou shalt hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of going H6807 (צְעָדָה) — a march; (concretely) an (ornamental) ankle-chain
- in the tops H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the mulberry trees H1057 (בָּכָא) — the weeping tree (some gum-distilling tree, perhaps the balsam)
- then thou shalt go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- is gone forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee to smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
16 And David did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- therefore did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- him: and they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- from Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
- even to Gazer H1507 (גֶּזֶר) — Gezer, a place in Palestine
17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and Jehovah brought the fear of him upon all nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the fame H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- into all lands H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- brought H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the fear H6343 (פַּחַד) — a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
- of him upon all nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts