1 Chronicles 14
1 Also, Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, and cedar wood, and artisans of walls and of wood, so that they might build a house for him.
Hiram, roi de Tyr, envoya aussi des messagers à David, et des bois de cèdre, et des maçons, et des charpentiers, pour lui bâtir une maison.
2 And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel, and that his kingdom had been lifted up over his people Israel.
Et David reconnut que le Seigneur l’avait confirmé roi sur Israël, et qu’il avait élevé son royaume sur son peuple Israël.
3 Also, David took other wives in Jerusalem. And he conceived sons and daughters.
Il prit encore d’autres femmes à Jérusalem, et il engendra des fils et des filles.
4 And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab, Nathan and Solomon,
Or voici les noms de ceux qui lui naquirent à Jérusalem: Samua et Sobad, Nathan et Salomon,
5 Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpelet,
Jébahar, Elisua, et Eliphalet,
6 as well as Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
Noga aussi, et Napheg et Japhia,
7 Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
Elisama, Baaliada et Eliphalet.
8 Then, hearing that David had been anointed as king over all of Israel, all the Philistines ascended so that they might seek him. But when David had heard of it, he went out to meet them.
Or les Philistins, apprenant que David avait été oint comme roi sur tout Israël, montèrent tous pour le chercher: ce qu’ayant appris David, il sortit au-devant d’eux.
9 Now the Philistines, arriving, spread out in the Valley of the Rephaim.
Cependant les Philistins, venant, se répandirent dans la vallée de Raphaïm.
10 And so David consulted the Lord, saying, “Shall I ascend to the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my hand?” And the Lord said to him, “Ascend, and I will deliver them into your hand.”
Alors David consulta le Seigneur, disant: Monterai-je contre les Philistins, et les livrerez-vous en ma main? Et le Seigneur lui répondit: Monte, et je les livrerai en ta main.
11 And when they had ascended to Baal-perazim, David struck them there, and he said: “God has divided my enemies by my hand, just as waters are divided.” And therefore the name of that place was called Baal-perazim.
Lors donc que ceux-ci eurent monté à Baalpharasim, David les battit là, et dit: Le Seigneur a dispersé mes ennemis par ma main, comme les eaux se dispersent: et c’est pourquoi ce lieu fut appelé Baalpharasim.
12 And they left behind their gods in that place, and so David ordered them to be burned.
Et les Philistins laissèrent là leurs dieux, et David commanda qu’ils fussent brûlés.
13 And then, at another time, the Philistines invaded, and they spread out in the valley.
Les Philistins firent encore une autre fois irruption, et se répandirent dans la vallée.
14 And again, David consulted God. And God said to him: “You shall not ascend after them. Draw away from them. And you shall come against them opposite the balsam trees.
Et David consulta Dieu de nouveau; et Dieu lui dit: Ne monte pas après eux, mais éloigne-toi d’eux; et tu viendras contre eux, vis-à-vis des poiriers.
15 And when you hear a sound approaching in the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall go forth to war. For God has gone forth before you, so that he may strike down the army of the Philistines.”
Et lorsque tu entendras le bruit de quelqu’un qui marche au haut des poiriers, alors tu sortiras pour la bataille; car Dieu sortira devant toi pour battre le camp des Philistins.
16 Therefore, David did just as God had instructed him. And he struck down the army of the Philistines, from Gibeon as far as Gazera.
David fit donc comme Dieu lui avait ordonné; et il battit le camp des Philistins, depuis Gabaon jusqu’à Gazer.
17 And the name of David became well-known in all the regions. And the Lord placed the fear of him over all the nations.
Ainsi le nom de David se répandit dans toutes les contrées, et le Seigneur inspira la terreur de ce prince à toutes les nations.
