1 Chronicles 18:1-3

New International Reader's Version

David Wins Many Battles

18 While David was king of Israel, he won many battles over the Philistines. He brought them under his control. He took Gath away from the Philistines. He also captured the villages around Gath.

² David also won the battle over the people of Moab. They were brought under his rule. They gave him the gifts he required them to bring him.

³ David fought against Hadadezer in the area of Hamath. Hadadezer was king of Zobah. He had gone to set up his monument at the Euphrates River.