1 Chronicles 18:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 18:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 18:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 18:2 — KJV
“And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
— 1 Chronicles 18:2 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 18:2 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 18:2
“And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:2: smote, moab, moabites
“Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:2: became, david, servants
“Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:2: became, david, servants
“And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:2: moab, david, brought
“So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:2: smote, david, brought
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