1 Chronicles 18:5When the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David struck of the Syrians twenty-two thousand men.
The setting
Near Damascus, Syria, ~1000 BC. David's army faces Syrian reinforcements sent to help King Hadadezer...
The emotion here: methodically recording God's faithfulness through military victories
The original word
nākāh (נכה) — to strike down decisively, not just wound but defeat completely
Why it matters
This battle secured David's northern border and made Israel a regional superpower
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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 18:5
The Syrians came as backup - David was already winning when they arrived
Common misconceptionPeople think this glorifies violence, but it's actually about God establishing Israel's borders so they could fulfill their mission to the nations.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 18:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 18:5 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is the battlefield. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include alliance warfare, victory, conquest. Notable phrases: Syrians of Damascus; twenty-two thousand men.
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