Scofield's Reference Notes - 1 Chronicles 18:8
Tibhath Called Betah, and Berothai. 2 Samuel 8:8. read more
Tibhath Called Betah, and Berothai. 2 Samuel 8:8. read more
1 Chronicles 18:3 . Zobah is placed a few leagues east of Palmyra in the old maps; and Hamath, as in 1 Chronicles 12:5. See the illustrations in 2 Samuel 8:0. 1 Chronicles 18:13 . He put garrisons in Edom. Here was a fulfilment of the words of the Lord to Rachel, concerning the posterity of her twins, that the elder should serve the younger. The seed of Esau were now compelled to serve the seed of Jacob. REFLECTIONS. See the Reflections on 2 Samuel 8:0. Tou, king of Hamath, finding his... read more
1 Chronicles 18:1-12Now after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines.Spoils from EdomIf we have conquered an enemy we must hold the conquest as an illustration of the power of God rather than of the skill of our own might or hand. The idols which we bring away from the lands of darkness are to be set up in God’s house, and are to mark points in the progress of Christian civilisation. They are to be regarded as indications of a universal conquest which Christ has yet to win over... read more
Tibhath: 2 Samuel 8:8, Betah, Berothai wherewith: 1 Chronicles 22:14, 1 Kings 7:15-2 Corinthians :, 2 Chronicles 4:2-Joshua :, 2 Chronicles 4:12-Job :, Jeremiah 52:17-Isaiah : Reciprocal: 1 Kings 7:51 - things which David his father had dedicated read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 18:1-17
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter, parallel with 2 Samuel 8:0, gives an account of David’s wars (1 Chronicles 18:1-13); and a list of his chief officers.1 Chronicles 18:1-2.—Gath, “the arm bridle,” so called (2 Samuel 8:1) for its supremacy, as capital of Philistia, over other towns, or because in its capture and dependencies, David gained complete control of his restless neighbours. Moab. Severities by which they were treated, and probable reason for such retribution, given in Sam. Gifts, i.e.,... read more