King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
Complete Jewish Bible:
David ruled over all Isra'el; he administered law and justice for all his people.
Berean Standard Bible:
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
American Standard Version:
And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So David{H1732} reigned{H4427} over all Israel{H3478}, and executed{H6213} judgment{H4941} and justice{H6666} among all his people{H5971}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 33:15
- In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
Psalms 89:14
- Justice and judgment [are] the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Jeremiah 22:15
- Shalt thou reign, because thou closest [thyself] in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, [and] then [it was] well with him?
Psalms 78:71
- From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
Psalms 78:72
- So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Isaiah 9:7
- Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Jeremiah 23:5
- Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 18:14
1 Chronicles 18:14 is a verse set within the broader narrative of King David's reign in ancient Israel. This particular verse encapsulates the essence of David's rule by stating, "So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people." This succinct summary highlights two key aspects of David's kingship: his sovereignty and his administration of justice.
Historically, this verse is situated in a section of 1 Chronicles that recounts David's military successes and the expansion of his kingdom. It serves as a transition point, emphasizing not only his military prowess but also his role as a just and fair ruler after a series of conquests. The Chronicler, the traditional author of the book, is concerned with presenting David as an ideal king, one who not only unifies the nation and secures its borders but also governs with equity and righteousness, which is a significant theme in the narrative of the united monarchy.
Theologically, the verse reflects the biblical concept that a good ruler is one who upholds justice and acts as God's representative on earth. It resonates with the ancient Near Eastern expectation that kings would maintain order and ensure fair treatment for their subjects, which was also a reflection of the Israelite understanding of God's character. The emphasis on "all Israel" and "all his people" underscores the inclusivity of David's reign, suggesting that his rule and the administration of justice extended to every tribe and territory within the kingdom.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 18:14 presents an idealized portrait of King David as a sovereign who not only conquered lands and expanded the kingdom but also established a just and equitable society, fulfilling the expectations of a model king as envisioned by the Israelite tradition. This verse serves as a testament to the significance of righteous leadership and the importance of justice as a cornerstone of effective governance in the biblical worldview.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H4427
There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלַךְ
Transliteration: mâlak
Pronunciation: maw-lak'
Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H4941
There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
Transliteration: mishpâṭ
Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. - Strong's Number: H6666
There are 150 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְדָקָה
Transliteration: tsᵉdâqâh
Pronunciation: tsed-aw-kaw'
Description: from צָדַק; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity); justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.