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1 Chronicles 18:12
Abishai son of Zeruiah destroyed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley.
Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley.
Hebrew Names Version
Moreover Avishai the son of Tzeru'yah struck of the Edom in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Avishai the son of Tzeru'yah struck of the Edom in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
King James Version
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
English Standard Version
And Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
And Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
New Century Version
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
New English Translation
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Amplified Bible
Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah [David's half sister] defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah [David's half sister] defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
New American Standard Bible
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
World English Bible
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Abishai the sonne of Zeruiah smote of Edom in the salt valley eighteene thousand,
And Abishai the sonne of Zeruiah smote of Edom in the salt valley eighteene thousand,
Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote 18,000 of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote 18,000 of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
Berean Standard Bible
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Contemporary English Version
Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of their troops.
Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of their troops.
Complete Jewish Bible
Moreover, Avishai the son of Tz'ruyah killed 18,000 men from Edom in the Salt Valley.
Moreover, Avishai the son of Tz'ruyah killed 18,000 men from Edom in the Salt Valley.
Darby Translation
And Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
And Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
Easy-to-Read Version
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover Abishai the son of Zuriah brother of Joab slew the Edomites in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand men.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zuriah brother of Joab slew the Edomites in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand men.
Good News Translation
Abishai, whose mother was Zeruiah, defeated the Edomites in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of them.
Abishai, whose mother was Zeruiah, defeated the Edomites in Salt Valley and killed eighteen thousand of them.
Lexham English Bible
And Abishai son of Zeruiah defeated eighteen thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
And Abishai son of Zeruiah defeated eighteen thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
Literal Translation
And Abishai the son of Zeruiah had killed eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt;
And Abishai the son of Zeruiah had killed eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Abisai the sonne of Zeru Ia smote eightene thousande of the Edomites in the Salt valley,
And Abisai the sonne of Zeru Ia smote eightene thousande of the Edomites in the Salt valley,
American Standard Version
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Bible in Basic English
And when he came back from putting to the sword eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt,
And when he came back from putting to the sword eighteen thousand of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Abisai the sonne of Zaruia slue of the Edomites in the salt valley eyghteene thousande,
And Abisai the sonne of Zaruia slue of the Edomites in the salt valley eyghteene thousande,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
King James Version (1611)
Moreouer, Abishai the sonne of Zeruiah, slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt, eighteene thousand.
Moreouer, Abishai the sonne of Zeruiah, slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt, eighteene thousand.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Abesa son of Saruia smote the Idumeans in the valley of Salt, eighteen thousand.
And Abesa son of Saruia smote the Idumeans in the valley of Salt, eighteen thousand.
English Revised Version
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Abisai, the sone of Saruye, smoot Edom in the valei of salt pittis, `ten and eiyte thousynde.
Forsothe Abisai, the sone of Saruye, smoot Edom in the valei of salt pittis, `ten and eiyte thousynde.
Update Bible Version
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
Moreover, Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.
New King James Version
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites 2 Samuel 8:13)">[fn] in the Valley of Salt.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites 2 Samuel 8:13)">[fn] in the Valley of Salt.
New Life Bible
Abishai the son of Zeruiah won the war from 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Abishai the son of Zeruiah won the war from 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
New Revised Standard
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Abishai son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Moreover, Abishai, son of Zeruiah, smote Edom, in the Valley of Salt, - eighteen thousand;
Moreover, Abishai, son of Zeruiah, smote Edom, in the Valley of Salt, - eighteen thousand;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abisai the son of Sarvia slew of the Edomites in the vale of the saltpits, eighteen thousand:
And Abisai the son of Sarvia slew of the Edomites in the vale of the saltpits, eighteen thousand:
Revised Standard Version
And Abi'shai, the son of Zeru'iah, slew eighteen thousand E'domites in the Valley of Salt.
And Abi'shai, the son of Zeru'iah, slew eighteen thousand E'domites in the Valley of Salt.
Young's Literal Translation
And Abishai son of Zeruiah hath smitten Edom in the valley of salt -- eighteen thousand,
And Abishai son of Zeruiah hath smitten Edom in the valley of salt -- eighteen thousand,
THE MESSAGE
Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Valley of Salt—eighteen thousand of them. He set up a puppet government in Edom and the Edomites became subjects under David. God gave David victory wherever he marched.
Abishai son of Zeruiah fought and defeated the Edomites in the Valley of Salt—eighteen thousand of them. He set up a puppet government in Edom and the Edomites became subjects under David. God gave David victory wherever he marched.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
Contextual Overview
9 When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had destroyed the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah, 10 he sent his son Joram to congratulate King David for his successful campaign. Hadadezer and Toi had been enemies and were often at war. Joram presented David with many gifts of gold, silver, and bronze. 11 King David dedicated all these gifts to the Lord , along with the silver and gold he had taken from the other nations—from Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek. 12 Abishai son of Zeruiah destroyed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. 13 He placed army garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. In fact, the Lord made David victorious wherever he went. 14 So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people. 15 Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian. 16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the court secretary. 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king's bodyguard. And David's sons served as the king's chief assistants.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Moreover: 1 Chronicles 2:16, 1 Chronicles 11:20, 1 Samuel 26:6, 1 Samuel 26:8, 2 Samuel 3:30, 2 Samuel 10:10, 2 Samuel 10:14, 2 Samuel 16:9-11, 2 Samuel 19:21, 2 Samuel 19:22, 2 Samuel 20:6, 2 Samuel 21:17, 2 Samuel 23:18
Abishai: Heb. Abshai, 1 Chronicles 19:11, *marg.
slew of the Edomites: 2 Samuel 7:13, 2 Samuel 8:13, 2 Samuel 8:14, Psalms 60:1, *title Psalms 60:8, Psalms 60:9
the valley of Salt: 2 Kings 14:7, 2 Chronicles 25:11
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 11:15 - when David
Cross-References
Genesis 17:17
Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. "How could I become a father at the age of 100?" he thought. "And how can Sarah have a baby when she is ninety years old?"
Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. "How could I become a father at the age of 100?" he thought. "And how can Sarah have a baby when she is ninety years old?"
Genesis 18:6
So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread."
So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread."
Genesis 18:7
Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.
Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.
Genesis 18:11
Abraham and Sarah were both very old by this time, and Sarah was long past the age of having children.
Abraham and Sarah were both very old by this time, and Sarah was long past the age of having children.
Genesis 18:12
So she laughed silently to herself and said, "How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?"
So she laughed silently to herself and said, "How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?"
Genesis 18:13
Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?'
Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?'
Genesis 18:18
"For Abraham will certainly become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.
"For Abraham will certainly become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.
Genesis 18:20
So the Lord told Abraham, "I have heard a great outcry from Sodom and Gomorrah, because their sin is so flagrant.
So the Lord told Abraham, "I have heard a great outcry from Sodom and Gomorrah, because their sin is so flagrant.
Psalms 126:2
We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them."
We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them."
Ephesians 5:33
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
See Gill "1Ch 18:1".
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 18:12. Abishai - slew of the Edomites — This victory is attributed to David, 2 Samuel 8:13. He sent Abishai against them, and he defeated them: this is with great propriety attributed to David as commander-in-chief; qui facit per alterum, facit per se.
