2 Samuel 8:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴He set up military camps^[a] throughout Edom, and the people there became his subjects. The Lord made David victorious everywhere.

¹⁵David ruled over all of Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly. ¹⁶Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, was the commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records;

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Footnotes

2 Samuel 8:14 set up military camps; or placed military commanders.

2 Samuel 8:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites^(A) became subject to David.^(B) The Lord gave David victory^(C) wherever he went.^(D)

David’s Officials^(E)

¹⁵David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right^(F) for all his people. ¹⁶Joab^(G) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat^(H) son of Ahilud was recorder;^(I)