1 Chronicles 18:2He struck Moab; and the Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David's army returns victorious from Moab (modern-day Jordan). Moabite representatives arrive with gold, silver, and annual tribute payments.
The emotion here: amazed at God's faithfulness through military success
The original word
mas (מַס) — forced labor or tribute payment, indicating complete subjugation
Why it matters
David's conquest of Moab was particularly significant because Ruth, his great-grandmother, was Moabite
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 18:2
The chronicler emphasizes tribute over bloodshed — focusing on economic victory
Common misconceptionPeople think this glorifies violence, but the chronicler emphasizes tribute and service — showing David's kingdom expanded through diplomacy after military victory, not endless warfare.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 18:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 18:2 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include military success, expansion of kingdom. Notable phrases: struck Moab; brought tribute.
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“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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