2 Samuel 8:15

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

13So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing eighteen thousand Arameans in the Valley of Salt. 14He also put garrisons in Edom. In all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped David wherever he went. So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people. 16Joab the son of Zeruiah was commander over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary. 17Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Seraiah was scribe.

2 Samuel 8:15 word by word

וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ דָּוִ֖ד עַל־כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַיְהִ֣י דָוִ֗ד עֹשֶׂ֛ה מִשְׁפָּ֥ט וּצְדָקָ֖ה לְכָל־עַמּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• So Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• reignedמָלַךְmâlak · to reignH4427
• overעַל‛al · uponH5921
• allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• administeredעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• justiceמִשְׁפָּטmishpâţ · justiceH4941
• and righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 8:15

• 2 Samuel 3:12Then Abner sent messengers to David at his place, saying, “Whose is the land? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”
• 2 Samuel 5:5At Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
• 2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said it; The Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over mankind righteously, Who rules in the fear of God,
• 1 Chronicles 18:14So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.
• Psalms 45:6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; The scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
• Psalms 72:2May he judge Your people with righteousness And Your afflicted with justice.
• Psalms 75:2“When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge fairly.
• Psalms 78:71From the care of the ewes with nursing lambs He brought him To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance.
• Psalms 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before You.
• Psalms 101:1I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, Lord, I will sing praises.
• Isaiah 9:7There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of armies will accomplish this.
• Jeremiah 22:15Do you become a king because you are competing in cedar? Did your father not eat and drink And do justice and righteousness? Then it was well for him.
• Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; And He will reign as king and act wisely And do justice and righteousness in the land.
• Amos 5:15Hate evil, love good, And establish justice in the gate! Perhaps the Lord God of armies Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

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

Topics related to 2 Samuel 8:15

• Cabinet
• David
• Judge
• King
• Types

In the dictionaries

• David
• Israel
• Israel, Israelites
• Jacob, Israel
• Cord
• Palestine
• Rabbah
• Scribe
• Servant
• Ahimelech

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