1 Chronicles 18

This chapter summarizes David’s widespread military victories over all the surrounding enemy nations. David defeats the Philistines, the Moabites, the Zobahites, and the Edomites (setting up garrisons in Edom). David dedicates all the immense plunder (bronze, silver, and gold) taken from these nations to the Lord, preparing the materials for the future Temple that his son Solomon would build. The chapter concludes by listing the key officials in David's administration, emphasizing that David administered justice and righteousness to all his people.