Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When David was told of this, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan; he advanced against them and formed his battle lines opposite them. David formed his lines to meet the Arameans in battle, and they fought against him. New Living Translation When David heard what was happening, he mobilized all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and positioned his troops in battle formation. Then David engaged the Arameans in battle, and they fought against him. English Standard Version And when it was told to David, he gathered all Israel together and crossed the Jordan and came to them and drew up his forces against them. And when David set the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. Berean Standard Bible When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. Berean Literal Bible And it was declared to David, and he gathered all Israel and passed over the Jordan, and he came toward them and arrayed against them. And David arrayed in battle against Aram, and they fought with him. King James Bible And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. New King James Version When it was told David, he gathered all Israel, crossed over the Jordan and came upon them, and set up in battle array against them. So when David had set up in battle array against the Syrians, they fought with him. New American Standard Bible When it was reported to David, he gathered all Israel together and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and drew up in formation against them. And when David drew up in battle formation against the Arameans, they fought against him. NASB 1995 When it was told David, he gathered all Israel together and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and drew up in formation against them. And when David drew up in battle array against the Arameans, they fought against him. NASB 1977 When it was told David, he gathered all Israel together and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and drew up in formation against them. And when David drew up in battle array against the Arameans, they fought against him. Legacy Standard Bible And it was told to David, so he gathered all Israel together and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and arranged for battle against them. So David arranged them in battle to meet the Arameans. And they fought against him. Amplified Bible When this was told to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and drew up in formation against them. So when David drew up in battle array against the Arameans, they fought against him. Berean Annotated Bible When this was reported to David (beloved), he gathered all Israel (he wrestles with God), crossed the Jordan (flowing down), advanced toward the Arameans (exalted), and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. Christian Standard Bible When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan. He came up to the Arameans and lined up against them. When David lined up to engage them, they fought against him. Holman Christian Standard Bible When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan. He came up to the Arameans and lined up in battle formation against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. American Standard Version And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. Contemporary English Version David found out what the Syrians were doing, and he brought Israel's entire army together. They crossed the Jordan River, and he commanded them to take their positions facing the Syrian troops. Soon after the fighting began, English Revised Version And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him: GOD'S WORD® Translation When David was told [about this], he assembled Israel's army, crossed the Jordan, and confronted them. David formed a battle line against the Arameans, and they fought him. Good News Translation When David heard of it, he gathered the Israelite troops, crossed the Jordan River, and put them in position facing the Syrians. The fighting began, International Standard Version When David learned this, he mustered all of Israel, crossed the Jordan, approached the Arameans, and drew up his forces against them. After David had assembled in battle array against the Arameans, the Arameans attacked him. NET Bible When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and marched against them. David deployed his army against the Arameans for battle and they fought against him. New Heart English Bible It was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came on them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Arameans, they fought with him. Webster's Bible Translation And it was told to David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. World English Bible David was told that, so he gathered all Israel together, passed over the Jordan, came to them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is declared to David, and he gathers all Israel, and passes over the Jordan, and comes to them, and sets in array against them; indeed, David sets in array [for] battle to meet Aram, and they fight with him; Berean Literal Bible And it was declared to David, and he gathered all Israel and passed over the Jordan, and he came toward them and arrayed against them. And David arrayed in battle against Aram, and they fought with him. Young's Literal Translation And it is declared to David, and he gathereth all Israel, and passeth over the Jordan, and cometh in unto them, and setteth in array against them; yea, David setteth in array the battle to meet Aram, and they fight with him; Smith's Literal Translation And it will be announced to David; and he will gather together all Israel, and he will pass over Jordan and come against them, and he will set in array against them. And David will set the battle in array to meet Aram, and they will wage war with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was told David, and he gathered together all Israel, and passed the Jordan, and came upon them, and put his army in array against them, and they fought with him. Catholic Public Domain Version When this had been reported to David, he gathered together all of Israel, and he crossed the Jordan. And he rushed toward them. And he set up a battle line facing them. And they fought against him. New American Bible When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel together, crossed the Jordan, and met them. With the army of David drawn up to fight the Arameans, they gave battle. New Revised Standard Version When David was informed, he gathered all Israel together, crossed the Jordan, came to them, and drew up his forces against them. When David set the battle in array against the Arameans, they fought with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - - Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they told David, and he gathered all Israel, and he came to them and David arrayed against the Edomites; they fought war with them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Arameans, they fought with him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and crossed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So David set his army in array to fight against the Syrians, and they fought against him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Defeats Ammon and Aram…16When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. 17When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. 18But 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.… Cross References When this was reported to David, 2 Samuel 10:7 On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. 1 Samuel 30:3-8 When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. / So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. / David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive. … he gathered all Israel, 1 Chronicles 13:5 So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. 2 Samuel 6:1 David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. crossed the Jordan, 2 Samuel 17:22 So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. Joshua 4:13 About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. advanced toward the Arameans, 2 Samuel 10:16 Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. 2 Samuel 8:5-6 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. and arrayed for battle against them. 2 Chronicles 13:3 Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor. 1 Samuel 17:2-3 Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines. / The Philistines stood on one hill and the Israelites stood on another, with the valley between them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, 2 Samuel 10:17 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. 2 Samuel 10:18-19 But 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. / When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore. they fought against him. 2 Samuel 5:22-25 Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” … 1 Chronicles 14:13-17 Once again the Philistines raided the valley. / So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” … 1 Chronicles 18:5-6 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 1 Chronicles 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. Treasury of Scripture And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came on them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. 2 Samuel 10:17 And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him. and set 1 Chronicles 19:9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field. Isaiah 22:6,7 And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield… Jump to Previous Array Battle David Drew Formation Fought Gathered Israel Jordan Passed Syrians TogetherJump to Next Array Battle David Drew Formation Fought Gathered Israel Jordan Passed Syrians Together1 Chronicles 19 1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai 16. Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David When this was reported to David David, as king, was responsible for the defense and leadership of Israel. Reports of military threats were crucial for him to address. This reflects his role as a shepherd of his people, a theme seen throughout his life, echoing his earlier days as a shepherd of sheep. The report likely came from scouts or messengers, a common practice in ancient warfare for gathering intelligence. he gathered all Israel crossed the Jordan advanced toward the Arameans and arrayed for battle against them When David lined up to engage them in battle they fought against him Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his leadership and military prowess. In this passage, he is leading Israel into battle. 2. Israel The nation led by David, representing God's chosen people in the Old Testament. 3. The Jordan A significant river in the region, often symbolizing a boundary or transition point for the Israelites. 4. The Battle The conflict described in this passage is part of a larger account involving the Ammonites and their allies. 5. The Ammonites A neighboring nation often in conflict with Israel, representing opposition to God's people. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityDavid's role as a leader required decisive action and trust in God. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and faith. Preparation for Battle Just as David prepared for physical battle, we must prepare spiritually for the battles we face, using prayer and Scripture as our weapons. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the odds, David trusted in God's plan. We are reminded to rely on God's sovereignty in our own challenges. Unity and Community David gathered "all Israel," highlighting the importance of unity and community in facing challenges together. Crossing Boundaries The crossing of the Jordan symbolizes stepping out in faith. We are encouraged to trust God as we cross our own "Jordans" in life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 19:17?2. How does David's leadership in 1 Chronicles 19:17 inspire your daily decisions? 3. What does 1 Chronicles 19:17 reveal about God's support for His people? 4. How can we apply David's strategy in 1 Chronicles 19:17 to spiritual battles? 5. Connect 1 Chronicles 19:17 with Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare. 6. How does David's response in 1 Chronicles 19:17 demonstrate trust in God's plan? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 19:17? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 19:17 reflect God's role in battles? 9. What is the theological significance of David's leadership in 1 Chronicles 19:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 19? 11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 12. Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency? 14. Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate? What Does 1 Chronicles 19:17 Mean When this was reported to David• News of the Aramean reinforcements (1 Chronicles 19:16) reaches the king. Just as in 2 Samuel 10:17, David does not hesitate when Israel’s security is threatened. • The quick relay of information underscores how God often provides timely warning for His people (cf. 2 Kings 6:9–10, where Elisha alerts Israel to Aram’s moves). He gathered all Israel • Rather than sending only a division, David summons the entire covenant community, echoing the unity seen when Saul “summoned them to the LORD at Mizpah” (1 Samuel 11:7). • Bringing “all Israel” also fulfills the promise of Deuteronomy 20:1: “When you go to war against your enemies and see…an army greater than yours, do not be afraid…the LORD your God is with you.” The king’s call rallies faith as well as soldiers. Crossed the Jordan • David leads the army across the same river Joshua once crossed (Joshua 3:17). The parallel invites readers to remember past victories and trust for present ones. • Crossing into the Trans-Jordan region shows offensive faith; like Gideon pursuing Midian “across the Jordan” (Judges 8:4), David refuses to wait for trouble to reach Jerusalem. Advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them • The Arameans had come as hired auxiliaries for Ammon (1 Chronicles 19:6); David meets them head-on. • “Arrayed for battle” recalls Moses arranging Israel against Amalek (Exodus 17:9–13) and David’s own earlier tactics with Joab (2 Samuel 10:9–10). Careful preparation pairs with confidence in the LORD. When David lined up to engage them in battle • The king personally positions his forces—leadership by presence, not distance (cf. 2 Samuel 18:1-2). • His courage mirrors the shepherd-boy who “ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine” (1 Samuel 17:48). Godly leaders step forward when conflict is unavoidable. They fought against him • The Arameans accept combat, yet verse 18 immediately records their rout—“the Arameans fled before Israel”. Resistance cannot overturn God’s purposes (Psalm 33:10-11). • The clash fulfills God’s promise to Abraham: “Whoever curses you I will curse” (Genesis 12:3). Those who oppose the LORD’s anointed find themselves opposing the LORD Himself. summary 1 Chronicles 19:17 portrays a decisive, God-honoring response to external threat. David hears, mobilizes all Israel, crosses obstacles, arranges his forces, and leads them into battle—confident that the same God who brought Israel through the Jordan still secures victory. The verse teaches prompt obedience, unified faith, and courageous leadership rooted in assurance that God fights for His people. (17) Came upon them.--Samuel, "came to Helam." The chronicler seems to have substituted an intelligible phrase for the name of an unknown locality. Professor Sayce has suggested to the writer that this mysterious Helam is no other than Aleppo, the Halman of the Assyrian monuments.Upon them . . . against them.--Literally, unto them ('alehem). The Hebrew term, "to Helam" (Helamah), contains the same consonants as this prepositional phrase, with one extra. Perhaps, however, the term Helamah was understood as a common noun implying to their army (hayil, hel, army). So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians.--Literally, And David set the battle, &c., a needless repetition of the last clause. Probably Samuel is right: "And Aram put the battle in array against David." Verse 17. - Came upon them. The reading of the parallel passage is probably correct, i.e. they "came to Helam," inasmuch as the place is repeated, both in ver. 16 and ver. 17. Nothing else, however, is known of Helam. The Septuagint has Αἱλάμ.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When this was reportedוַיֻּגַּ֣ד (way·yug·gaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to David, לְדָוִ֗יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse he gathered וַיֶּאֱסֹ֤ף (way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc crossed וַיַּעֲבֹ֣ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine and went וַיָּבֹ֣א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go against אֲלֵהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Arameans, אֲרָם֙ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria arrayed for battle וַֽיַּעֲרֹ֖ךְ (way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order against them. אֲלֵהֶ֑ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to When David דָּוִ֜יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse lined up וַיַּעֲרֹ֨ךְ (way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order to engage [them] לִקְרַ֤את (liq·raṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way in battle, מִלְחָמָ֔ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war they fought וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against him. עִמּֽוֹ׃ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links 1 Chronicles 19:17 NIV1 Chronicles 19:17 NLT 1 Chronicles 19:17 ESV 1 Chronicles 19:17 NASB 1 Chronicles 19:17 KJV 1 Chronicles 19:17 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 19:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 19:17 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 19:17 French Bible 1 Chronicles 19:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:17 It was told David (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
    |