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I Crônicas, 19

1. kai egeneto meta tauta apeqanen naaV basileuV uiwn ammwn kai ebasileusen anan uioV autou ant' autou

1. accidit autem ut moreretur Naas rex filiorum Ammon et regnaret filius ejus pro eo

2. kai eipen dauid poihsw eleoV meta anan uiou naaV wV epoihsen o pathr autou met' emou eleoV kai apesteilen aggelouV dauid tou parakalesai auton peri tou patroV autou kai hlqon paideV dauid eiV ghn uiwn ammwn tou parakalesai auton

2. dixitque David faciam misericordiam cum Hanon filio Naas præstitit enim pater ejus mihi gratiam misitque David nuntios ad consolandum eum super morte patris sui qui cum pervenissent in terram filiorum Ammon ut consolarentur Hanon

3. kai eipon arconteV ammwn proV anan mh doxazwn dauid ton patera sou enantion sou apesteilen soi parakalountaV ouc opwV exereunhswsin thn polin tou kataskophsai thn ghn hlqon paideV autou proV se

3. dixerunt principes filiorum Ammon ad Hanon tu forsitan putas quod David honoris causa in patrem tuum miserit qui consolentur te nec animadvertis quod ut explorent et investigent et scrutentur terram tuam venerint ad te servi ejus

4. kai elaben anan touV paidaV dauid kai exurhsen autouV kai afeilen twn manduwn autwn to hmisu ewV thV anabolhV kai apesteilen autouV

4. igitur Hanon pueros David decalvavit et rasit et præcidit tunicas eorum a natibus usque ad pedes et dimisit eos

5. kai hlqon apaggeilai tw dauid peri twn andrwn kai apesteilen eiV apanthsin autoiV oti hsan htimwmenoi sfodra kai eipen o basileuV kaqisate en iericw ewV tou anateilai touV pwgwnaV umwn kai anakamyate

5. qui cum abissent et hoc mandassent David misit in occursum eorum grandem enim contumeliam sustinuerant et præcepit ut manerent in Hiericho donec cresceret barba eorum et tunc reverterentur

6. kai eidon oi uioi ammwn oti hscunqh laoV dauid kai apesteilen anan kai oi uioi ammwn cilia talanta arguriou tou misqwsasqai eautoiV ek suriaV mesopotamiaV kai ek suriaV mooca kai ek swba armata kai ippeiV

6. videntes autem filii Ammon quod iniuriam fecissent David tam Hanon quam reliquus populus miserunt mille talenta argenti ut conducerent sibi de Mesopotamia et de Syria Macha et de Suba currus et equites

7. kai emisqwsanto eautoiV duo kai triakonta ciliadaV armatwn kai ton basilea mwca kai ton laon autou kai hlqon kai parenebalon katenanti maidaba kai oi uioi ammwn sunhcqhsan ek twn polewn autwn kai hlqon eiV to polemhsai

7. conduxeruntque triginta duo milia curruum et regem Macha cum populo ejus qui cum venissent castrametati sunt e regione Medaba filii quoque Ammon congregati de urbibus suis venerunt ad bellum

8. kai hkousen dauid kai apesteilen ton iwab kai pasan thn stratian twn dunatwn

8. quod cum audisset David misit Joab et omnem exercitum virorum fortium

9. kai exhlqon oi uioi ammwn kai paratassontai eiV polemon para ton pulwna thV polewV kai oi basileiV oi elqonteV parenebalon kaq' eautouV en tw pediw

9. egressique filii Ammon direxerunt aciem juxta portam civitatis reges autem qui ad auxilium venerant separatim in agro steterunt

10. kai eiden iwab oti gegonasin antiproswpoi tou polemein proV auton kata proswpon kai exopisqen kai exelexato ek pantoV neaniou ex israhl kai paretaxanto enantion tou surou

10. igitur Joab intellegens bellum et ex adverso et post tergum contra se fieri elegit viros fortissimos de universo Israël et perrexit contra Syrum

11. kai to kataloipon tou laou edwken en ceiri abessa adelfou autou kai paretaxanto ex enantiaV uiwn ammwn

11. reliquam autem partem populi dedit sub manu Abisai fratris sui et perrexerunt contra filios Ammon

12. kai eipen ean krathsh uper eme suroV kai esh moi eiV swthrian kai ean uioi ammwn krathswsin uper se kai swsw se

12. dixitque si vicerit me Syrus auxilio eris mihi sin autem superaverint te filii Ammon ero tibi in præsidium

13. andrizou kai eniscuswmen peri tou laou hmwn kai peri twn polewn tou qeou hmwn kai kurioV to agaqon en ofqalmoiV autou poihsei

13. confortare et agamus viriliter pro populo nostro et pro urbibus Dei nostri Dominus autem quod in conspectu suo bonum est faciet

14. kai paretaxato iwab kai o laoV o met' autou katenanti surwn eiV polemon kai efugon ap' autou

14. perrexit ergo Joab et populus qui cum eo erat contra Syrum ad prœlium et fugavit eos

15. kai oi uioi ammwn eidon oti efugon suroi kai efugon kai autoi apo proswpou iwab kai apo proswpou abessa tou adelfou autou kai hlqon eiV thn polin kai hlqen iwab eiV ierousalhm

15. porro filii Ammon videntes quod fugisset Syrus ipsi quoque fugerunt Abisai fratrem ejus et ingressi sunt civitatem reversusque est etiam Joab in Hierusalem

16. kai eiden suroV oti etropwsato auton israhl kai apesteilen aggelouV kai exhgagon ton suron ek tou peran tou potamou kai swfac arcistrathgoV dunamewV adraazar emprosqen autwn

16. videns autem Syrus quod cecidisset coram Israël misit nuntios et adduxit Syrum qui erat trans Fluvium Sophach autem princeps militiæ Adadezer erat dux eorum

17. kai aphggelh tw dauid kai sunhgagen ton panta israhl kai diebh ton iordanhn kai hlqen ep' autouV kai paretaxato ep' autouV kai paratassetai suroV ex enantiaV dauid kai epolemhsan auton

17. quod cum nuntiatum esset David congregavit universum Israël et transivit Jordanem inruitque in eos et direxit ex adverso aciem illis contra pugnantibus

18. kai efugen suroV apo proswpou dauid kai apekteinen dauid apo tou surou epta ciliadaV armatwn kai tessarakonta ciliadaV pezwn kai ton swfac arcistrathgon dunamewV apekteinen

18. fugit autem Syrus Israël et interfecit David de Syris septem milia curruum et quadraginta milia peditum et Sophach exercitus principem

19. kai eidon paideV adraazar oti eptaikasin apo proswpou israhl kai dieqento meta dauid kai edouleusan autw kai ouk hqelhsen suroV tou bohqhsai toiV uioiV ammwn eti

19. videntes autem servi Adadezer se ab Israël esse superatos transfugerunt ad David et servierunt ei noluitque ultra Syria auxilium præbere filiis Ammon



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Footnotes:

19:1-2 - David tries to show kindness to King Hanun, but his advisors convince him that David has evil intentions. This shows how distrust can create unnecessary conflict (see also Proverbs 18:19 and 2 Samuel 10:1-3).

19:3-5 - Hanun humiliates David's servants, causing grave offense. Disrespectful treatment of Israel's representatives symbolizes contempt for covenants and honor (see also Matthew 22:6 and 1 Samuel 25:10-11).

19:6-7 - The Ammonites hire Syrian mercenaries to prepare for battle against David. This reflects a misplaced reliance on human strength rather than God (see also Isaiah 31:1 and Psalm 20:7).

19:8-13 - Joab and Abishai lead the armies of Israel against the Ammonites and Arameans, showing courage and trust in the Lord. They declare that they will fight for God and His people, trusting in God's will for victory (see also 1 Samuel 14:6 and 2 Chronicles 20:17).

19:14-19 - The Syrians are defeated and submit to Israel. This confirms God's power to protect and give victory to His people, while those who oppose Him fail (see also 2 Chronicles 32:8 and Psalm 33:16-17).

Verses related to I Crônicas, 19:

1 Chronicles chapter 19 narrates the war against the Ammonites. How does an act of kindness lead to conflict? This revealing text describes David's attempt to show kindness to the king of Ammon and the subsequent war. The chapter illustrates the complexities of diplomacy and the importance of honor. 1 Chronicles 19 offers lessons about misinterpreted intentions and trust in God. Discover with us five biblical passages that illuminate the principles of integrity and trust highlighted in this instructive chapter.

2 Samuel 10:1-19: "Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun was his successor." - This is the passage parallel to the events of 1 Chronicles 19, providing additional context about the war against the Ammonites.

Psalms 20:7: "Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." - This psalm reflects the attitude of trust in God during battles, such as those described in 1 Chronicles 19.

Proverbs 15:1: "A calm response deflects fury, but a harsh word arouses anger." - This proverb offers a reflection on David's initial diplomatic approach in 1 Chronicles 19, which has been misinterpreted.

Deuteronomy 20:1: "When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you." - This law of war provides context for Israel's confidence in the battles described in 1 Chronicles 19.

Psalms 46:1: "God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in adversity." - This psalm reflects trust in God during times of war, such as those described in 1 Chronicles 19.

FAQ:

What happened when David sent messengers to Nahash, king of the Ammonites?

When David sent messengers to comfort Nahash, the king died, but his son Hanun humiliated the messengers, which led to war. (1 Chronicles 19:1-5)

How did the Ammonites challenge David after insulting the messengers?

The Ammonites hired Arameans and formed an alliance to fight Israel, which led to a great battle. (1 Chronicles 19:6-7)

What happened in the battle between the Ammonites and Israel?

Israel defeated the Ammonites and their Aramean allies, with the help of Joab and his army. (1 Chronicles 19:8-19)

How did Joab handle the battle against the Arameans and Ammonites?

Joab divided the army of Israel into two groups to face the Ammonites and the Arameans, and he was victorious on both fronts. (1 Chronicles 19:10-15)

What happened to the Arameans after the defeat?

After their defeat, the Arameans surrendered and became vassals of Israel, no longer attempting to resist David's rule. (1 Chronicles 19:18-19)


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