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2 Samuel 8

2 Samuel 8:6

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

Modern
Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
Traditional
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
Literal
And David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and Aram became servants of David and brought tribute. And YHWH preserved David everywhere he went.
Latin
Et posuit David præsidium in Syria Damasci: factaque est Syria David serviens sub tributo: servavitque Dominus David in omnibus ad quæcumque profectus est.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

Notes

2 Samuel 8:6

  • Garrisons were groups of soldiers placed in a territory to keep control and prevent rebellion. David placed army garrisons in Aram, but not in Moab (2 Samuel 8:2). This difference suggests that Aram was a stronger and more dangerous enemy. David needed a military presence there in order to keep control.

  • the LORD made David victorious: See 2 Samuel 8:14. God was the true source of David’s success and growing power.

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

Arameans David

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 18:1–13 Psalm 60:1–12

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

David Hadadezer Land Numbers, Book of Palestine Rehob (Person) Salvation Samuel, Books of First and Second Tax, Taxation Zobah

Topics

Damascus: Laid Under Tribute to David Garrison: A Military Camp Hadadezer: King of Zobah, Vanquished by David Syria: Conquest of by David Syria: David: Garrisoned and Made Tributary Syria: Minor Kingdoms Within the Region: Damascus Syria: More Properly the Country Around Damascus Zobah: Conquest of, by David