EasyEnglish Bible 2018
2 Samuel 8:15
15David ruled over all Israel. He did everything that was right and fair for all his people.
2 Samuel 8:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
- New International Version (NIV)David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people.
Context of 2 Samuel 8:15
13After that, David's army won a battle in the Valley of Salt against 18,000 Edomites. David became very famous because of that. 14He put groups of his soldiers in every part of Edom's land, so that David had authority over all the Edomites. The Lord helped David to win all the battles that he fought. David ruled over all Israel. He did everything that was right and fair for all his people. 16Zeruiah's son, Joab, was the leader of Israel's army. Ahilud's son, Jehoshaphat, wrote down the important things that happened. 17Ahitub's son Zadok and Abiathar's son Ahimelech were priests. Seraiah was David's secretary.
Read all of 2 Samuel 82 Samuel 8:15 word by word
וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ דָּוִ֖ד עַל־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַיְהִ֣י דָוִ֗ד עֹשֶׂ֛ה מִשְׁפָּ֥ט וּצְדָקָ֖ה לְכָל־עַמּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 8:15
- 2 Samuel 3:12Then Abner sent men to David with this message: ‘Who should rule this country? If you make an agreement with me, I will help you. I will cause all Israel's people to be faithful to you.’
- 2 Samuel 5:5He ruled over Judah in Hebron for seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he ruled over all Israel and Judah for 33 years.
- 2 Samuel 23:3Israel's God has spoken. The one who keeps Israel safe said to me, “A king should rule over people in a way that is right and fair. He should show that he respects and obeys God.
- 1 Chronicles 18:14David ruled over all Israel. He did everything that was right and fair for all his people.
- Psalms 45:6God, you will continue to rule as king always and for ever. Your authority as king will bring justice to your people.
- Psalms 72:2Then he will rule your people in a good way, so that even poor people receive justice.
- Psalms 75:2God says, ‘I choose the time when I will judge people, and I will be a fair judge.
- Psalms 78:71so that he no longer took care of his father's sheep. He became like a shepherd, to lead his people, Jacob's descendants. He ruled the people that belonged to God, the Israelite people.
- Psalms 89:14As King, you rule with justice, and you always do what is right. You show your faithful love and you are faithful.
- Psalms 101:1I will sing and praise you, Lord! I will sing about your faithful love and your justice.
- Isaiah 9:7His authority to rule will be very great. The peace that he brings will never have an end. He will rule as king over David's kingdom. He will make it strong and safe, because he will do what is right and fair. He will rule like that now and for ever. The Lord Almighty will make those things happen, because he loves his people.
- Jeremiah 22:15Are you better than other kings because you use more cedar wood to build your palace? Think about how your father lived. He did what was right and fair. He had enough to eat and to drink. So he was happy with a good life.
- Jeremiah 23:5The Lord says, ‘The time will come when I do this: I will cause a descendant of David to be born. He will be righteous. He will grow like a branch on the tree of David's family. He will rule as king in a wise way. He will do what is right and fair in the land.
- Amos 5:15Hate evil things and love good things. When you judge people, be fair and honest. Then maybe the Lord God Almighty will be kind to those of his people who still remain, Joseph's descendants.
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 8:15
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-18Verses 15-18 David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-18David organized his government with several key officials: Joab led the army as the military commander. Jehoshaphat kept records of important events as the court historian. Zadok and Ahimelech served as priests. Seraiah handled official documents and correspondence as the court secretary. Benaiah was the security officer in charge of the royal guard. He later became a commander under Solomon (see also 1 Kings 2:25–46).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. David executed judgment and justice unto all his people--Though involved in foreign wars, he maintained an excellent system of government at home, the most eminent men of the age composing his cabinet of ministers.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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