# 1 Chronicles 14 đź“–: David's Family and Victories
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## David’s Prestige Grows
[[#Verse 01.]] King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him.Â
[[#Verse 02.]] David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
[[#Verse 03.]] In Jerusalem David married more wives and fathered more sons and daughters.Â
[[#Verse 04.]]Â These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,Â
[[#Verse 05.]]Â Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,Â
[[#Verse 06.]]Â Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,Â
[[#Verse 07.]] Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
[[#Verse 08.]] When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king of all Israel, all the Philistines marched up to confront him. When David heard about it, he marched out against them.Â
[[#Verse 09.]] Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.Â
[[#Verse 10.]] David asked God, “Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord said to him, “March up! I will hand them over to you!”
[[#Verse 11.]] So they marched against Baal Perazim and David defeated them there. David said, “Using me as his instrument, God has burst out against my enemies like water bursts out.” So that place is called Baal Perazim.Â
[[#Verse 12.]] The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned.
[[#Verse 13.]]Â The Philistines again raided the valley.Â
[[#Verse 14.]] So David again asked God what he should do. This time God told him, “Don’t march up after them; circle around them and come against them in front of the trees.
[[#Verse 15.]] When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the trees, then attack. For at that moment God is going before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.”
[[#Verse 16.]]Â David did just as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
[[#Verse 17.]] So David became famous in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him.
## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Hiram king of Tyre sent cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build David's palace (14:1).
2. Tyre was a wealthy Phoenician port city known for trade and access to the cedars of Lebanon.
3. Thirteen sons born to David in Jerusalem are listed (14:4-7).
4. Beeliada (14:7) is called Eliada in 3:8. The name uses *Baal*, which can simply mean "master" or "lord."
5. David asked God for direction before both battles (14:10, 14).
6. Baal Perazim means "lord of breaking through" (14:11).
7. David ordered the Philistine idols burned (14:12), as the Law commanded (Deuteronomy 7:5, 25). 2 Samuel 5:21 says they carried them away.
8. The sound of marching came from the tops of trees (14:15). The exact kind of tree is uncertain; some translations say balsam trees.
9. David struck the Philistines from Gibeon to Gezer (14:16), driving them back toward their coastal plain.
10. Isaiah later recalled God rising up as He did at Mount Perazim (Isaiah 28:21).
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Lord who breaks through for His people. God burst out against David's enemies at Baal Perazim (14:11), and Jesus broke the power of sin and death by disarming the powers through the cross (Colossians 2:15).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
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## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. David realized God had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people (14:2). How might God's blessings in your life be meant to serve others?
2. After winning the first battle, David asked God again before the second (14:14). Why is it important to keep seeking God after success?
3. God gave a different strategy the second time (14:14-15). What does that teach about relying on formulas instead of on God?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verse 2: David realizes the Lord has established him as king for the sake of His people Israel.
- đź“– verses 10-11: David asks God for direction, and God breaks through his enemies.
- đź“– verse 15: When David hears the sound of marching in the treetops, he is to go out to battle.
## đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đź”— [[2 Samuel 05#Verse 11.|2 Samuel 5:11-25]] - The parallel account of David's victories.
- đź”— [[Deuteronomy 07#Verse 05.|Deuteronomy 7:5]] - Burn the idols of the nations.
- đź”— [[Proverbs 03#Verse 05.|Proverbs 3:5-6]] - Acknowledge Him in all your ways.
- đź”— [[Isaiah 28#Verse 21.|Isaiah 28:21]] - The Lord rises up as at Mount Perazim.
- đź”— [[Colossians 02#Verse 15.|Colossians 2:15]] - Christ disarmed the powers at the cross.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
đź“ť SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 14 - SOAP|Get God Involved]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes