1 Chronicles, 14
12. And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
12. And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
1 Chronicles 14 reports the expansion of David's reign and his victory over the Philistines. David sought God's orientation in his battle strategies and was rewarded with great victories. Below are five verses related to topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 20:7: "Some trust cars, others in horses, but we will mention the name of the Lord our God." This psalm speaks of the importance of trusting God rather than relying on human forces, which can be related to the divine orientation that David sought in 1 chronicles 14.
Proverbs 16:3: "Trust the Lord your works, and your thoughts will be established." This verse speaks of the importance of trusting God and delivering our plans and projects, which is relevant to David's search for divine guidance in 1 Chronicles 14.
Joshua 1:9: "I am not sending me? Strive, and have good encouragement; do not fear, not even amazing; for the Lord thy God is with you, wherever you walk." This verse speaks of God's promise to be with Joshua in his leadership, which is relevant to David's leadership in 1 Chronicles 14.
2 Samuel 5:20: "And David was Baal-Pregazim, and he injured them there; and said, The Lord went up before me, and injured my enemies before me, like the waters that break." This verse reports David's victory over the Philistines in Baal-Popeazim, which is the central theme of 1 Chronicles 14.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." This verse speaks of God's ability to overcome the difficulties and challenges we find, which can be related to the strength David received from God to face the Philistines in 1 Chronicles 14.
“Somente por meio de Jesus podemos esperar a salvação.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
