1 Chronicles 14:17
As a result David's reputation was spread everywhere, and the Lord made all the nations afraid of David.
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16So David did what God told him, striking down the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
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Deuteronomy 2:25From this day on, I'm going to make all nations on earth dread you—they will be terrified of you. Because of the news they hear about you they will tremble in terror when you appear.”
Joshua 2:9She told them, “I know that the Lord has given this land to you. We're all terrified of you. Everyone who lives here is dying of fright since you people arrived.
Joshua 9:24They answered Joshua, “We your servants were told very clearly that the Lord your God had ordered Moses to give you all this land, and that all its inhabitants were to be wiped out before you. So we really feared for our lives because of you. That's why we did what we did.
2 Chronicles 26:8The Meunites brought gifts as tribute to Uzziah. His reputation spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he became very powerful.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 14:9-17
The Defeat of the Philistines. ( b. c. 1045.) 8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. 11 So they came up to… Read the whole commentary →