1 Chronicles 18:2
1 Chronicles 18:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.”
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Read Full Chapter →David subdues Moab, and the Moabites become his tributaries.
What Does 1 Chronicles 18:2 Mean?
Moab lay east of the Dead Sea and had long been a rival of Israel. David, himself a descendant of Ruth the Moabitess, now brings Moab under his rule, and they bring tribute as a token of submission.
The gifts laid before David picture nations bending the knee to God's chosen king. Scripture later sees in this a foreshadowing of the day when kings bring gifts to the true Son of David, and every nation finds its peace under His gentle reign.
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What does 1 Chronicles 18:2 mean?
David subdues Moab, and the Moabites become his tributaries.