2 Samuel 8:14

2 Samuel 8:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
• New International Version (NIV)He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He also put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David wherever he went.

Context of 2 Samuel 8:14

12including Aram, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amelek. This also included some of the plunder taken from King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah. 13David became famous when he returned from defeating the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18,000 in all. He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned. 15David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. 16Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

2 Samuel 8:14 word by word

וַיָּ֨שֶׂם בֶּאֱד֜וֹם נְצִבִ֗ים בְּכָל־אֱדוֹם֙ שָׂ֣ם נְצִבִ֔ים וַיְהִ֥י כָל־אֱד֖וֹם עֲבָדִ֣ים לְדָוִ֑ד וַיּ֤וֹשַׁע יְהוָה֙ אֶת־דָּוִ֔ד בְּכֹ֖ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר הָלָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: putH7760
• garrisonsנְצִיבnetsîyb netsib · garrisonH5333
• in Edomאֱדוֹם'ĕdôm 'ĕdôm · EdomH123
• became David’sדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• servantsעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• And the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• preservedיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
• whithersoever he wentהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 8:14

• Genesis 25:23and the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
• Genesis 27:29May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. You will be lord over your brothers, and the sons of your mother will bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”
• Numbers 24:18Edom will be a possession, Seir, his enemies, will also be a possession; but Israel will act valiantly.
• 1 Kings 22:27Say, ‘This is what the king says, “Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”
• 1 Chronicles 18:13He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
• Psalms 60:8Moab is my washbasin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”
• Psalms 108:9Moab is my wash basin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”
• 2 Samuel 8:6David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
• Psalms 121:4Look! Israel’s protector does not sleep or slumber!

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 8:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14He put garrisons in Edom - He repaired the strong cities which he had taken, and put garrisons in them to keep the country in awe.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-14Verses 9-14 All the precious things David was master of, were dedicated things; they were designed for building the temple. The idols of gold David destroyed, 2Sa 5:21, but the vessels of gold he dedicated. Thus, in the conquest of a soul by the grace of the Son of David, what stands in opposition to God must be destroyed, every lust must be mortified and crucified, but what may glorify him must be dedicated; thus the property of it is altered. God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14These two verses describe three of David’s military policies: He inflicted heavy losses on the enemy (about 18,000 casualties). He forced them into vassalage (they became subject to David’s rule). He placed army garrisons in the conquered land to keep control. Edomites: In the ancient Hebrew script, the word Edomites looks very similar to Arameans. However, Edomites is more likely here. The Valley of Salt lies near the Dead Sea, which borders Edomite…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 8:14

• Edomites
• Garrison

In the dictionaries

• David
• Edom
• Edom; Edomites
• Edom, Edomite, Idumea
• Cord
• Euphrates
• 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