David ruled over all of Israel. And David made good and fair decisions for all of his people.
1 Chronicles 18:14 - Easy To Read Version David was king over all of Israel. He did what was right and fair for everyone. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So David reigned over all Israel and executed judgment and justice among all his people. American Standard Version (1901) And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people. Common English Bible David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, David reigned over all of Israel, and he executed judgment and justice among all his people. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. |
David ruled over all of Israel. And David made good and fair decisions for all of his people.
All those men were brave fighters. They came to the town of Hebron fully agreed to make David king of all Israel. All the other people of Israel also agreed that David should be king.
Abishai also put fortresses {\cf2\super [202]} in Edom and all the Edomite people became David’s servants. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went.
Joab son of Zeruiah was the commander of David’s army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud wrote about the things David did.
God, help the king make wise decisions like you.\par And help the king’s son learn about your goodness.\par
Your kingdom is built on truth and justice.\par Love and faithfulness are servants\par before your throne.\par
Power and peace will be in his kingdom. It will continue to grow for this king from David’s family. This king will use goodness and fair judgment to rule the kingdom forever and ever.
“Jehoiakim,\par having a lot of cedar in your house\par does not make you a great king.\par Your father Josiah was satisfied\par to have food and drink.\par He did what was right and fair.\par Josiah did that,\par so everything went well for him.\par
At that time, I will make a good ‘branch’ grow from David’s family. That good ‘branch’ will do the things that are good and right for the country.