14:1 Hiram, king of Tyre Assisted David and Solomon in their building projects (e.g., 1 Kgs 5:1–12).

14:2 had established him as king over Israel David views the gift from Hiram as evidence of God’s blessing and validation for his newly established monarchy.

14:3 David took more wives The Chronicler omits the reference to David’s concubines found in 2 Sam 5:13. This is most likely to avoid any confusion about the pedigree of David’s children listed here. The Chronicler does mention David’s concubines earlier (1 Chron 3:9). See note on 2 Sam 5:13.

14:8 the Philistines See note on 1 Sam 4:1.

went out from before them The account in Samuel says David “went down to the stronghold.” See 2 Sam 5:17 and note.

Battles of Saul and David Table

14:10 David inquired of God David’s inquiring of God portrays him in contrast to Saul, who inquired of a medium (1 Chron 10:13).

I will put them into your hand Further evidence of God’s blessing on David’s reign (see note on v. 2).

14:11 Baal-Perazim Means “Lord of bursting forth.”

has burst out against my enemies The Hebrew word parats earlier was used to describe God “breaking out” against Uzzah for touching the ark (see 13:11). Here God “breaks out” (parats) against the Philistines.

14:12 and they were burnt In 2 Samuel, David and his men carry the idols away, apparently as booty (2 Sam 5:21). The Chronicler portrays David as being faithful to the command to destroy foreign gods (Deut 7:5).

14:15 the sound of marching Indicates the presence of the heavenly hosts, with Yahweh as their commander (see note on 2 Sam 5:10).

14:16 from Gibeon to Gezer A span of about 20 miles.

14:17 the fame of David The Hebrew phrase used here, shem-dawid, literally refers to “the name of David”; it evokes the ancient Near Eastern idea that someone’s reputation (and ability) is represented by their name. The writers of Psalms often appeal to God’s name when seeking His help (Pss 25:11; 31:3).

Yahweh put God’s blessing gives David respect throughout the nations.