Philistines triumph over Saul. I. CHRONICLES. David's mighty men. was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 15 T Now three of the thirty captains went 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adulhouse died together. lam; and the host of the Philistines encamped 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in in the valley of Rephaim. the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his 16 And David was then in the hold, and the sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and Philistines' garrison was then at Beth-lehem. fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 17 And David longed, and said, Oh that one 8 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, when would give me drink of the water of the well of the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they Beth-lehem, that is at the gate! found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 18 And the three brake through the host of the 9 And when they had stripped him, they took Philistines, and drew water out of the well of his head, and his armour, and sent into the land Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings and brought it to David: but David would not un o their idols, and to the people. drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD, 19 And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. 12They arose, all the valiant men, and took away Therefore he would not drink it. These things the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and did these three mightiest. brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones 20 T And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against 13 So Saul died for his transgression which three hundred, he slew them, and had a name he committed against the LORD, even against the among the three. word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; 1) And they put his armour in the house of their go ls, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 11 And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 14 And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. THE CHAP. XI. David made king over Israel. HEN all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 21 Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: how beit he attained not unto the first three. 22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lion-like men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. 23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. 2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said 24 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiaunto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, da, and had the name among the three mighties. and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. 25 Behold, he was honourable among the thir3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the ty, but attained not to the first three: and Daking to Hebron; and David made a covenant vid set him over his guard. with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. 4 ¶ And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. 5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David. 6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. 7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it, The city of David. 26 T Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem, 27 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, 28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite, 29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, llai the Ahohite, 31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, 32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, 33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Sha 8 And he built the city round about, even from 9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the 10 1 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king according to the word of the LORD Concerning Israel. 11 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. 34 The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan 36 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, 37 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, 38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armour-bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah, 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, 12 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, 42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a capthe Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties. tain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him, 13 He was with David at Pas-dammim, and 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Jeoshathere the Philistines were gathered together to bat-phat the Mithnite, tle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley;44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel and the people fled from before the Philistines. the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, 14 And they set themselves in the midst of that 45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his broparcel, and delivered it and slew the Philistines; ther, the Tizice, and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. 46 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Josha Those who came to David at Ziklag. CHAP. XII, XIII. Those who came to him at Hebron 24 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war. 25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred. 26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred. 27 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred; Uzza is amitten. I. CHRONICLES. The ark brought from Obed-edom out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and 2 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark Ahio drave the cart. of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD 8 And David and all Israel played before God chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister with all their might, and with singing, and with unto him for ever. harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and 3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jewith cymbals, and with trumpets. rusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD anto his place, which he had prepared for it. 4 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: 9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. 10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. 11 And David was displeased because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day. 12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me? 13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 5 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty: 6 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty: 7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty: 8 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred : 9 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore: 10 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, 14 And the ark of God remained with the family and his brethren a hundred and twelve. of Obed-edom in his house three months. And 11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. CHAP. XIV. Prosperity of David's kingdom. the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab, 12 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. 3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. 4' Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that have prepared for it. I 13 For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order. 14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel. 15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded, according to the word of the LORD. 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites 7 And Elishama, and Becliada, and Eliphalet. to appoint their brethren to be the singers with 8 ¶ And when the Philistines heard that David instruments of music, psalteries, and harps, and was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philis- cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. tines went up to seek David. And David heard 17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of of it, and went out against them. Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Be9 And the Philistines came and spread them-rechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethselves in the valley of Rephaim. ren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah; 10 And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I 18 And with them their brethren of the second go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou de- degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiliver them into my hand? And the LORD said unto ramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benahim, Go up; for I will deliver them into thy hand. fah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphe11 So they came up to Baal-perazim; and David leh, and Mikneiali, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, smote them there. Then David said, God hath the porters. broken in upon mine enemies by my hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they call ed the name of that place Baal-perazim. 19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass; 20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, 12 And when they had left their gods there, Da- and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, vid gave a commandment, and they were burn-and Benafah, with psalteries on Alamoth; ed with fire. 21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikne13 And the Philistines yet again spread them- iah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, selves abroad in the valley. with harps on the Sheminith to excel. 14 Therefore David inquired again of God: and 22 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn for song: he instructed about the song, because away from them, and come upon them over he was skilful. against the mulberry-trees. 23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were door15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound keepers for the ark. of going in the tops of the mulberry-trees, that then 24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth thaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benabefore thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. iah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the 16 David therefore did as God commanded him: trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and they smote the host of the Philistines from and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark. Gibeon even to Gazer. Solemnity on removing the ark. 25 ¶ So David and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the house of Obed-edom with joy. 26 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the A David, and prepared a place for the ark of rainD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven David, and prepared a God and pitched for it a tent. rams. 27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine David's psalm of thanksgiving. CHAP. XVI, XVII. Ministers, priests, musicians, &e 27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen. 28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps. 29 And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart. CHAP. XVI. David's festival sacrifice. they brought the ark of God, and set it in the S midst of the tent that David had pitched for it and they offered burnt-sacrifices and peaceofferings before God. 2 And when David had made an end of offering 28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peo ple, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him. worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. 31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. 32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. 33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. 340 give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. 35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. 36 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. 37 ¶ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: 4 1 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Matti- 38 And Obed-edom with their brethren, threethiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: score and eight; Obed-edom also the son of Je and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but duthun and Hosah to be porters: Asaph made a sound with cymbals ; 39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the 6 Benaiah also and Jehaziel the priests with priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the trumpets continually before the ark of the cove-high place that was at Gibeon, nant of God. 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD, into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seck his face continually. 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done,his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 13 Ó ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 14 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. 40 To offer burnt-offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt-offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; 41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; 42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, with God's gracious promise to David. 15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the NOW it came to pass, as David sat in his house, word which he commanded to a thousand gene-I rations; 16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac ; 17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob, for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, 18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; 19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. 20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people; 21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, 22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. 24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised he also is to be feared above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, dwell in a house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains. 2 Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee. 3 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying, 4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me a house to dwellin: 5 For I have not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day: but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another.. 6 Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel. spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me a house of cedars? I 7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheep-cote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: 8 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies. from before thee, and have made thee a name like |