KJV ORIGINAL
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David's reputation spread to every country, and the LORD made all nations afraid of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God made David so successful that his fame and power became known worldwide, causing other nations to respect and fear his strength.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes David's rise to prominence as king of Israel, likely after his victories over the Philistines and other enemies. During this period in ancient history (around 1000 BC), news of military victories and powerful rulers spread through trade routes and diplomatic channels. David's success was seen as evidence of God's blessing, which would have made surrounding nations cautious about opposing Israel.
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