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2 Samuel 8

2 Samuel 8:7

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

Modern
And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
Traditional
And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
Literal
And David took the shields of gold that belonged to the servants of Hadadezer, and he brought them to Jerusalem.
Latin
Et tulit David arma aurea quæ habebant servi Adarezer, et detulit ea in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew
English
And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

Notes

2 Samuel 8:7

  • gold shields: See 2 Kings 11:10.

  • brought … to Jerusalem: David brought these valuable items to Jerusalem and dedicated them to God. He did this in keeping with God’s instructions for a faithful king, which warned against storing up wealth for personal glory (Deuteronomy 17:17). Instead of keeping the gold for himself, David set it apart for God’s use (see 2 Samuel 8:11).

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 Hadadezer: King of Zobah, defeated by David

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

Gold was Used for Shields Hadadezer: King of Zobah, Vanquished by David Jerusalem: Spoils of War Placed In Shield: Made of Gold Shields: Frequently Made of, or Covered With: Gold Syria: Conquest of by David Zobah: Conquest of, by David