1 Chronicles 19:18

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“But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.”

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BSBPD

“But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians the men of seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Aram fleeth from the face of Israel, and David slayeth of Aram seven thousand charioteers, and forty thousand footmen, and Shophach head of the host he hath put to death.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Chronicles 19:18 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 10:18But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.
  2. 1 Chronicles 19:13Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”
  3. Psalms 18:32It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.
  4. Psalms 33:16No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.
  5. Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

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