1 Chronicles 11:14
What does 1 Chronicles 11:14 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 11:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the Lord saved them by a great deliverance.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah saved them by a great victory.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he took up his position in the middle of the bit of land, and kept back their attack, and overcame the Philistines; and the Lord gave a great salvation.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they station themselves in the midst of the portion, and deliver it, and smite the Philistines, and Jehovah saveth--a great salvation.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they stood in the midst of the plot and delivered it, and smote the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great deliverance.
Context
v.13He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a plot of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.
v.14This passage
v.15And three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines were encamped in the valley of Rephaim.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 5:1
Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him Jehovah had given victory unto Syria: he was also a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.
- Psalms 144:10
Thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings; Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
- 1 Samuel 19:5
for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and Jehovah wrought a great victory for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice; wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
- Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
- Psalms 18:50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
- 2 Samuel 23:10
He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword; and Jehovah wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil.
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