How we cite our quotes:
Quote #4
The fame of David went out into all lands, and the Lord brought the fear of him on all nations. (1 Chronicles 14:17, NRSV)
The fame of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations. (1 Chronicles 14:17, KJV)
Admiration or fear? Regardless, it did the trick. David's reputation as a warrior kept other nations in check most of the time.
Quote #5
Now when David settled in his house, David said to the prophet Nathan, "I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent." (1 Chronicles 17:1, NRSV)
Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord remaineth under curtains. (1 Chronicles 17:1, KJV)
Here the Chronicler is admiring David's famous humility. Seems he never forgot his humble origins as a shepherd.
Quote #6
David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and equity to all his people. (1 Chronicles 18:14, NRSV)
David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. (1 Chronicles 18:14, KJV)
The Chronicler, writing in the post-exilic period, was undoubtedly aware of the many kings of Israel who were either incompetent, corrupt, or even idolatrous. This makes David look even better by comparison. Those corrupt kings were held responsible for the eventual destruction of Jerusalem, so the Chronicler emphasizes the just and peaceful state of things during David's reign.