New English Translation
2 Samuel 8:15
15David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice 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
13David became famous when he returned from defeating the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18,000 in all. 14He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned. David 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; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;
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 messengers to David saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make an agreement with me, and I will do whatever I can to cause all Israel to turn to you.”
- 2 Samuel 5:5In 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 spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
- 1 Chronicles 18:14David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
- Psalms 45:6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
- Psalms 72:2Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.
- Psalms 75:2God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.
- Psalms 78:71He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.
- Psalms 89:14Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
- Psalms 101:1I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O Lord, I will sing praises!
- Isaiah 9:7His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.
- Jeremiah 22:15Does it make you any more of a king that you outstrip everyone else in building with cedar? Just think about your father. He was content that he had food and drink. He did what was just and right. So things went well with him.
- Jeremiah 23:5“I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.
- Amos 5:15Hate what is wrong, love what is right! Promote justice at the city gate! Maybe the Lord, the God who commands armies, will have mercy on those who are left from 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
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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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