1 Chronicles 17:8
What does 1 Chronicles 17:8 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 17:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast gone, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast gone, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I have been with you wherever you went, cutting off before you all those who were against you; and I will make your name like the name of the greatest ones of the earth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and I am with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and I cut off all thine enemies from thy presence, and have made for thee a name like the name of the great ones who <FI>are<Fi> in the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast gone: and have slain all thy enemies before thee, and have made thee a name like that of one of the great ones that are renowned in the earth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and I have been with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name, like unto the name of the great men that are on the earth.
Context
v.7Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people Israel:
v.8This passage
v.9And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the first,
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 8:13
And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.
- 2 Samuel 8:8
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.
- 1 Chronicles 17:17
And this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; but thou hast spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Jehovah God.
- 2 Samuel 22:38
I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; Neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
- 1 Chronicles 17:2
And Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.
- 1 Samuel 18:28
And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 1 Chronicles 17
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 1 Chronicles 17.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Courage
The Bible often speaks of courage, urging believers to be strong and brave in the face of fear and adversity
Topic
Bible Verses About the Goodness of God
God’s goodness is a foundational truth of faith, revealing His benevolent nature and faithful provision for all creation.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Sovereignty of God
God's sovereignty means He is the supreme ruler, holding all authority and power over creation, history, and the lives of individuals.