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1 Chronicles 18:12

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Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 18:10

    He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.

  2. 1 Chronicles 18:11

    Them also king David dedicated unto the Lord, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

  3. 1 Chronicles 18:13

    And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

  4. 1 Chronicles 18:14

    So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

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