Holman Christian Standard Bible

1 Chronicles 18:1-5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. After this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from Philistine control.

2. He also defeated the Moabites, and they became David’s subjects and brought tribute.

3. David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah at Hamath when he went to establish his control at the Euphrates River.

4. David captured 1,000 chariots, 7,000 horsemen, and 20,000 foot soldiers from him, hamstrung all the horses, and kept 100 chariots.

5. When the Arameans of Damascus came to assist King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down 22,000 Aramean men.