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2 Samuel 8

2 Samuel 8:1

David’s Triumphs · 2 Samuel 8:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
Traditional
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg–ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
Literal
And it came to pass after this that David struck the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
Latin
Factum est autem post hæc, percussit David Philisthiim, et humiliavit eos, et tulit David frenum tributi de manu Philisthiim.

Original

Hebrew
English
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.

Notes

2 Samuel 8:1–18

David’s military victories expanded his kingdom (2 Samuel 8:1–14). He also set up an organized group of officials who helped govern the nation (2 Samuel 8:15–18). Together, these developments fulfilled God’s promise to make David’s name well known and honored (2 Samuel 7:9; see also 8:13).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Philistines

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 18:1–13 Psalm 60:1–12

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

David Land Metheg-ammah Palestine Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: King of Israel: Conquers the Philistines, Moabites, and Syria Gath: Called Methegammah In Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Conquests of David Metheg-Ammah: A Place in Philistia The Philistines: David: Often Defeated in the Course of his Reign