2 Samuel 8:1

2 Samuel 8:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg–ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
• New International Version (NIV)In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines.
• English Standard Version (ESV)After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
• New King James Version (NKJV)After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.

Context of 2 Samuel 8:1

Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. 2He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. 3Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.

2 Samuel 8:1 word by word

וַֽיְהִי֙ אַֽחֲרֵי־כֵ֔ן וַיַּ֥ךְ דָּוִ֛ד אֶת־פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים וַיַּכְנִיעֵ֑ם וַיִּקַּ֥ח דָּוִ֛ד אֶת־מֶ֥תֶג הָאַמָּ֖ה מִיַּ֥ד פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃Read the interlinear

• Now afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• thisכֵּןkên · soH3651
• it cameהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• about that Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• defeatedנָכָהnâkâh · to smiteH5221
• the Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּיpelishtîy · PhilistineH6430
• and subduedכָּנַעkâna‛ · be humbleH3665
• tookלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• controlמֶ֫תֶגmetheg · bridleH4964
• from the handיָדyâd · hand: powerH3027

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 8:1

• 2 Samuel 7:9I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like the names of the great men who are on the earth.
• 2 Samuel 21:15Now when the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David went down and his servants with him; and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.
• 2 Samuel 2:24But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner, and when the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
• 1 Chronicles 18:1Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines.

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 8:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1David took Metheg-ammah - This is variously translated. The Vulgate has, Tulit David fraenum tributi, David removed the bondage of the tribute, which the Israelites paid to the Philistines. Some think it means a fortress, city, or strong town; but no such place as Metheg-ammah is known. Probably the Vulgate is nearest the truth. The versions are all different. See the following comparison of the principal passages here collated with the parallel place in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Metheg-ammah must be the name of some stronghold which commanded Gath, and the taking of which made David master of Gath and her towns.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David subdues the Philistines, the Moabites, and the Syrians. (1-8) The spoil dedicated. (9-14) David's government and officers. (15-18) Verses 1-8 David subdued the Philistines. They had long been troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have with the powers of darkness, like Israel with the Philistines, the Son of David shall tread them all under foot, and make the saints more than conquerors. He smote the Moabites…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-18David’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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12Sa 8:1, 2. David Subdues the Philistines, and Makes the Moabites Tributary. 1. David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines--that is, Gath and her suburban towns (1Ch 18:1). That town had been "a bridle" by which the Philistines kept the people of Judah in check. David used it now as a barrier to repress that restless enemy.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 8:1

• Gath
• Metheg-Ammah

In the dictionaries

• David
• Philistines
• Metheg-Ammah
• Cord
• Gath
• Methegammah
• Palestine
• Rabbah
• Scribe
• Servant

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