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2 Samuel 8:13-15
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2 Samuel 8:13-15
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13 David had defeated 18,000 Edomites[a] in Salt Valley. He was famous when he came home. 14 He put teams of soldiers throughout Edom, and the whole nation became his servants. The Lord gave victory to him wherever he went.
David’s Rule
15 David ruled over all Israel, and he made good and fair decisions for all of his people.
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- 2 Samuel 8:13 Edomites This is found in the ancient Greek and Syriac versions and a few Hebrew copies. The standard Hebrew text has “Arameans.”
2 Samuel 8:13-15
New International Version
2 Samuel 8:13-15
New International Version
13 And David became famous(A) after he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites[a] in the Valley of Salt.(B)
14 He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites(C) became subject to David.(D) The Lord gave David victory(E) wherever he went.(F)
David’s Officials(G)
15 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right(H) for all his people.
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 8:13 A few Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac (see also 1 Chron. 18:12); most Hebrew manuscripts Aram (that is, Arameans)
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