1 Chronicles 18:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David defeated Hadarezer, the king of Zobah, all the way to Hamath, when Hadarezer was trying to establish his control over the territory by the Euphrates River.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes David's military victory over King Hadarezer, who was attempting to expand his kingdom to the Euphrates River.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of King David, Israel was expanding its territory through military campaigns to secure its borders and fulfill God's promises to the nation. Hadarezer was the king of Zobah, an Aramaean state in Syria, and David defeated him as he attempted to extend his own influence towards the Euphrates River. This victory was part of David's efforts to establish control over the region, as recorded in the historical accounts of the Bible.

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