David took the shields of gold which were carried by the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
Parallel translations
- WEB David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
- KJV And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
- BSB And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
- NKJV And David took the shields of gold that had belonged to the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
- NLT David brought the gold shields of Hadadezer’s officers to Jerusalem,
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Quick answer
David took the gold shields of Hadadezer's servants and brought them to Jerusalem. The spoils of victory were gathered to the city of God's presence.
Overview
The captured golden shields became part of the wealth David accumulated, later dedicated to the LORD. Bringing such treasures to Jerusalem centered the nation's blessings around the city where the ark dwelt. The plunder of conquered kings foreshadows the day when the nations' riches are brought to God's King (Psalm 72:10-11).
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Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 18:7David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
- 1 Kgs 10:16–17King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler.
- 2 Chr 9:15–16King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold. Six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one buckler.
- 1 Kgs 14:26–27and he took away the treasures of Yahweh’s house, and the treasures of the king’s house. He even took away all of it, including all the gold shields which Solomon had made.
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