2 Samuel, 8

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1 And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.

2 And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And [so] the Moabites became David's servants, [and] brought gifts.

3 David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

4 And David took from him a thousand [chariots], and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot [horses], but reserved of them [for] an hundred chariots.

5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

6 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.

7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

8 And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

9 When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

10 Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And [Joram] brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

11 Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

12 Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

13 And David gat [him] a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, [being] eighteen thousand [men].

14 And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

16 And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud [was] recorder;

17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, [were] the priests; and Seraiah [was] the scribe;

18 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.




Versículos relacionados com 2 Samuel, 8:

Chapter 8 of the Book of 2 Samuel describes the military achievements of King David, which expanded the kingdom of Israel and established its power over neighboring nations. The following verses address themes related to the war, victory and submission of other peoples:

Deuteronomy 20:1 - "When you go out to the battle against your enemies, and you see horses, and cars, and greater people in number than you, you will not fear them; for the Lord your God, who took you from the land of Egypt, is with you . " This verse talks about the trust that God's people must have in battle, knowing that he is with them.

Psalm 60:12 - "With God we will do prowess, for He will crush our enemies." This psalm expresses the psalmist's confidence in the victory that God will give to his people against the enemies.

Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared for battle day, but victory comes from the Lord." This proverb highlights the importance of preparation and strategy, but also points out that the final victory comes from God.

Isaiah 14:2 - "And the peoples shall take them, and shall return them to their places; and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the Lord, by servants and by servants; and captivate those who have captivated them, and shall dominate upon their oppressors. " This prophetic verse describes the submission of the enemies of Israel and the restoration of their position as God's chosen people.

Romans 8:37 - "But in all these things we are more than winners, for the one who loved us." This verse talks about the victory that Christians have in Christ, which strengthens them in all circumstances, including the struggles and battles they face.


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