1 Chronicles 18:14
David ruled over all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
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So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
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1 Chronicles 12:38All these men came to Hebron dressed for battle, completely committed to making David king. All of Israel agreed that David should become king.
Psalms 78:71taking him from caring for the sheep and lambs to be a shepherd to the descendants of Jacob—God's special people, Israel.
Isaiah 9:7His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
Jeremiah 22:15Does it make you a king just because you have more cedar than anyone else? Your father had food and drink, didn't he? He ruled fairly and honestly, and he had a good life because of this.
Jeremiah 33:15At that time, right there and then, I will give you a good king from the line of David. He will do what is just and right throughout the country.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 18:10-17
9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; 10 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. 11 Them also king David dedicated unto the Lord , with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of… Read the whole commentary →