Listen to The Bible:
KJV
Watch Bible video:
KJV

Spread the word and...






1 Chronicles 20

1 Chron 20, 1 Ch 20, I Ch 20, 1Ch 20, 1 Chr 20, I Chr 20, 1Chr 20, I Chron 20, 1Chron 20, I Chronicles 20, 1Chronicles 20, 1st Chronicles 20, First Chronicles 20


1 Chronicles 20

1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.

2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city.

3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam.

6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot and he also was the son of the giant.

7 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

8 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

If you would like to listen for free to MP3 audio version of this chapter, or any other chapter from The Book of 1 Chronicles KJV, please click the button below.



Summary and the Meaning of Chapter 20 of 1 Chronicles in the KJV Holy Bible

The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record of the people of Israel, particularly the tribe of Judah, from the time of Adam to the reign of King David. Chapter 20 of this book continues the account of David's reign and his military conquests. It begins with a description of a war between the Israelites and the Ammonites, which resulted in a great victory for the Israelites. This chapter also includes a record of David's battles against the Philistines and his interactions with other neighboring nations. The main themes of this chapter include God's faithfulness to His people, the importance of obedience to God's commands, and the consequences of sin. Ultimately, this chapter serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His role in the lives of His people.

The War Against the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 20:1-3)

The chapter begins by describing a battle between the Israelites and the Ammonites. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, the nephew of Abraham, and they inhabited the land east of the Jordan River. The Israelites, under the leadership of King David, had been victorious in previous battles against the Ammonites, but the Ammonites had regrouped and were now attacking the city of Rabbah. David, who was supposed to be at war with the Ammonites, had stayed behind in Jerusalem while Joab, the commander of his army, led the Israelites into battle.

As the Israelites were besieging Rabbah, David walked on the roof of his palace and saw a woman bathing. He inquired about her and found out that she was Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Despite knowing that she was married, David sent for her and committed adultery with her. When Bathsheba became pregnant, David tried to cover up his sin by bringing her husband Uriah back from battle and encouraging him to sleep with his wife. However, Uriah refused to do so out of loyalty to his fellow soldiers who were still at war. In order to cover up his sin, David had Uriah placed at the front lines of battle where he was killed.

God was displeased with David's sin and sent the prophet Nathan to confront him. Nathan told David a parable about a rich man who took a poor man's only lamb, which was like a daughter to him, and killed it to feed his guests. David was outraged and declared that the rich man deserved to die. Nathan then revealed to David that he was the rich man in the parable and that his sin would have consequences. As a result of his sin, David's household would face violence and turmoil. Furthermore, the child conceived through his sin with Bathsheba would die.

Despite David's sin, God still used him to lead the Israelites to victory over the Ammonites. The Israelites captured the city of Rabbah and took the crown from the head of their king, weighing a talent of gold (approximately 75 pounds). This victory was a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to use imperfect people for His purposes.

Battles Against the Philistines (1 Chronicles 20:4-8)

After the victory over the Ammonites, the Israelites faced another enemy - the Philistines, who were a constant threat to the Israelites throughout their history. This time, the Philistines were gathered at Gezer, a city in the territory of the tribe of Ephraim. The Philistines had previously captured the city from the Israelites, but David and his army were able to defeat them and take back the city. This victory marked the end of the Philistine threat and secured the land of Israel for the Israelites.

During this battle, David's nephew, Jonathan, son of Shimea, killed a giant from Gath who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. This man was a descendant of the giants, who were known for their great size and strength. Jonathan's victory over this giant was a reminder of God's power and His ability to use even the smallest and seemingly insignificant people to accomplish His purposes.

Interactions with Other Nations (1 Chronicles 20:9-23)

The remainder of the chapter details David's interactions with other nations, including the Ammonites, the Philistines, and the Edomites. David defeated the Ammonites and made them pay tribute to Israel. He also defeated the Philistines and took control of their cities. However, the most significant event in this section is the battle against the Edomites.

The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, and they inhabited the land south of the Dead Sea. They had been enemies of the Israelites since the time of Moses, and their hostility continued during David's reign. In this battle, David's army, led by Joab, killed 18,000 Edomites and took control of their land. This victory fulfilled a prophecy given by Isaac to Esau that his descendants would eventually serve Jacob's descendants (Genesis 27:40).

However, the chapter ends with a note of caution. Although David had great success in his military conquests, he did not keep the laws and commands of God. As a result, God was angry with him and brought judgment upon him and his people. This serves as a reminder that even though God may use us for His purposes, we must still be obedient to His commands and live according to His will.

The Meaning of Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of 1 Chronicles serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His ability to use even the most imperfect individuals for His purposes. Despite David's sin, God still used him to lead the Israelites to victory over their enemies. This chapter also highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of sin. David's disobedience brought judgment upon him and his people, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's will.

Furthermore, this chapter also shows the fulfillment of God's promises and prophecies. The defeat of the Ammonites, Philistines, and Edomites fulfilled prophecies given to Abraham and Isaac regarding their descendants. It also fulfilled God's promise to the Israelites that He would give them the land of Canaan, which included the territories of these nations.

Overall, chapter 20 of 1 Chronicles reminds us of God's sovereignty and His role in the lives of His people. He is in control of all things and works everything according to His will. This chapter also serves as a reminder to be faithful and obedient to God, as He will use us for His purposes and fulfill His promises to us.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

Share this page

Holy-Bible.online
© 2018 - 2024

x