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1 Chronicles 14:17
And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler narrates the immediate aftermath of David’s obedience to a divine command to pursue and defeat the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
The words — שֵׁם (shem) literally means “name” or “fame,” and נָתַן (na.tan) means “he put” or “he caused.” Together they frame David’s reputation and the nations’ fear as direct outcomes of divine action.
The thread — Thematic parallels appear in Deuteronomy 2:25, Joshua 6:27, and Exodus 15:14, where divine intervention similarly produces widespread reputation and fear among surrounding peoples.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize that political influence and military deterrence in this narrative are presented as consequences of covenant obedience rather than independent human achievement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 2:25 This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”
- Joshua 6:27 So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land.
- Exodus 15:14 The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia.
- Deuteronomy 11:25 No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you.
- 2 Chronicles 26:8 The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
- Psalms 18:44 When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me.
- Joshua 2:9 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.
- Joshua 9:24 The Gibeonites answered, “Your servants were told clearly that the LORD your God had commanded His servant Moses to give you all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before you. So we greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we have done this.