1Ch 18:1 | MHM | STEP | David′s Victories This section describes the military victories of David after his close time with God through prayer, as told in the previous chapter. David’s success shows how God’s people can move forward with strength after seeking Him. These victories also teach us lessons about God’s justice, the uncertainty of earthly power, and how God often turns the plans of His enemies to benefit His people. v. 1 : After his time of prayer and communion with God, David defeated the Philistines and took control of Gath and its towns. The Philistines had troubled Israel for many years, but now David brought them down. This is a picture of how, in the end, all enemies of God’s people will be defeated by Jesus, the Son of David. He must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet (1 Corinthians 15:25 ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 18:1

David′s Victories

This section describes the military victories of David after his close time with God through prayer, as told in the previous chapter. David’s success shows how God’s people can move forward with strength after seeking Him. These victories also teach us lessons about God’s justice, the uncertainty of earthly power, and how God often turns the plans of His enemies to benefit His people.

v. 1: After his time of prayer and communion with God, David defeated the Philistines and took control of Gath and its towns. The Philistines had troubled Israel for many years, but now David brought them down. This is a picture of how, in the end, all enemies of God’s people will be defeated by Jesus, the Son of David. He must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet (1 Corinthians 15:25 ^a).