1 Chronicles 14

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 14 of 29

1 And Hiram the king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build a house for him.

2 And David saw that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted to a height, for the sake of His people Israel.

3 And David again took wives in Jerusalem. And David again fathered sons and daughters.

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Chapter Summary

Hiram's kindness to David. David's felicity in people, wives, and children. His two victories against the Philistines.

Key Hebrew Words

מָשַׁח anoint H4886 · TWOT 1255
מֶ֫לֶךְ king H4428 · TWOT 1199a
מַלְכוּת kingdom, royalty H4438 · TWOT 1199e
פֶּ֫רֶץ breach, bursting forth H6556 · TWOT 1826a
פַּ֫חַד dread H6343 · TWOT 1756a
מַלְאָךְ messenger H4397 · TWOT 1068a

People & Context

David

King established over Israel; defeats the Philistines twice by inquiring of God

Hiram

King of Tyre who sends messengers, cedar, masons, and carpenters to build David a house

Timeline

Hiram of Tyre sends materials to build a house

King Hiram of Tyre sends messengers, cedar trees, masons, and carpenters to build a house for David.

1 Chronicles 14:1-2
David takes wives and fathers children in Jerusalem

David takes more wives in Jerusalem and fathers numerous sons and daughters.

1 Chronicles 14:3-7
Philistines raid the Valley of the Giants

Hearing David is king over all Israel, the Philistines seek him out and raid the Valley of the Giants. David inquires of God for direction.

1 Chronicles 14:8-10

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