1 Chronicles 19:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand [men which fought in] chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Aram fled before Isra'el; David killed 7,000 chariot-drivers and 40,000 foot soldiers from Aram; and he killed Shofakh the commander of the army.

Berean Standard Bible:

But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.

American Standard Version:

And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians the men of seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But the Syrians^{H758} fled^{H5127} before^{H6440} Israel^{H3478}; and David^{H1732} slew^{H2026} of the Syrians^{H758} seven^{H7651} thousand^{H505} men which fought in chariots^{H7393}, and forty^{H705} thousand^{H505} footmen^{{H376}{H7273}}, and killed^{H4191} Shophach^{H7780} the captain^{H8269} of the host^{H6635}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 19:18

1 Chronicles 19:18 is part of a larger narrative that recounts the military engagements between Israel and its neighboring kingdoms under the reign of King David. This verse specifically details the outcome of a battle between Israel and the Syrians (also known as the Arameans), who were allies of the Ammonites, another regional adversary of Israel.

The historical context of this verse is set during a period when David was consolidating his kingdom and facing threats from surrounding nations. The Syrians, under the leadership of Shophach, the captain of the host, had come to the aid of the Ammonites against Israel. However, the battle did not go in their favor. The verse emphasizes the decisive victory of the Israelites as the Syrians fled before them. It highlights the significant losses inflicted upon the Syrian forces, with David's army killing seven thousand charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. The death of Shophach, the Syrian commander, underscores the completeness of the Israelite victory.

The themes present in this verse include divine favor and military prowess. The text suggests that God was with David and his army, granting them success in battle. It also showcases the strength and effectiveness of Israel's military forces under David's leadership. This victory would have strengthened David's position as king and expanded the territory and influence of Israel in the region. Additionally, the verse reflects the ongoing conflict and political dynamics of the time, illustrating the volatile relationships between ancient Near Eastern kingdoms.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H758
   There are 561 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲרָם
   Transliteration: ʼĂrâm
   Pronunciation: arawm'
   Description: from the same as אַרְמוֹן; the highland; Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite; Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5127
   There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נוּס
   Transliteration: nûwç
   Pronunciation: noos
   Description: a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver); [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2026
   There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָרַג
   Transliteration: hârag
   Pronunciation: haw-rag'
   Description: a primitive root; to smite with deadly intent; destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7651
   There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁבַע
   Transliteration: shebaʻ
   Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
   Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה.
   
8. Strong's Number: H505
   There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלֶף
   Transliteration: ʼeleph
   Pronunciation: eh'-lef
   Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand.
   
9. Strong's Number: H7393
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶכֶב
   Transliteration: rekeb
   Pronunciation: reh'-keb
   Description: from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon.
   
10. Strong's Number: H705
    There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
    Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
    Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
    Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty.
    
11. Strong's Number: H376
    There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִישׁ
    Transliteration: ʼîysh
    Pronunciation: eesh
    Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
    
12. Strong's Number: H7273
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רַגְלִי
    Transliteration: raglîy
    Pronunciation: rag-lee'
    Description: from רֶגֶל; a footman (soldier); (on) foot(-man).
    
13. Strong's Number: H4191
    There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מוּת
    Transliteration: mûwth
    Pronunciation: mooth
    Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.
    
14. Strong's Number: H7780
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שׁוֹפָךְ
    Transliteration: Shôwphâk
    Pronunciation: sho-fawk'
    Description: from שָׁפַךְ; poured; Shophak, a Syrian; Shophach.
    
15. Strong's Number: H8269
    There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שַׂר
    Transliteration: sar
    Pronunciation: sar
    Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward.
    
16. Strong's Number: H6635
    There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צָבָא
    Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
    Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
    Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).