Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 18:14
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David concludes his military campaigns by ruling over all Israel and administering justice and righteousness to his people (1 Chronicles 18:14).
The words — וַיִּמְלֹךְ (va-yimlok) means "and he reigned," and עֹשֶׂה מִשְׁפָּט (ose mishpat) translates literally as "doing justice."
The thread — The theme of Davidic justice and righteousness appears in Psalms 89:14, Jeremiah 33:15, and Jeremiah 23:5.
Why it lands — The text states David's reign included administering justice and righteousness to his people. Readers must recognize that legitimate rule requires governing with fairness rather than relying solely on military conquest.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
Cross-references
- Psalms 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
- Jeremiah 33:15 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- 2 Samuel 8:15 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
- 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.
- Psalms 78:71 from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.
- Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
- Isaiah 32:1 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
- Jeremiah 22:15 Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him.