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 afterward David attacked the Philistines and subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2He also defeated Moab. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them with a cord. Every two measures of them were put to death, and the third measure was kept alive. So the Moabites became vassals to David, bringing tribute. 3David also defeated King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah, as he went to restore his dominion along 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• And afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• this it came to pass, that Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• smoteנָכָהnâkâh · to smiteH5221
• the Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּיpelishtîy · PhilistineH6430
• and subduedכָּנַעkâna‛ · be humbleH3665
• tookלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• Metheg–ammahמֶתֶג הָאַמָּהmetheg hâ'ammâh · Metheg-ammahH4965
• out of the handיָדyâd · hand: powerH3027

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 8:1

• 2 Samuel 7:9I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make your name as great as the greatest on earth.
• 2 Samuel 21:15Once again the Philistines made war with Israel, so David went down with his servants and fought against the Philistines. But David became weary.
• 2 Samuel 2:24But Joab and Abishai continued pursuing Abner. As the sun was setting, they reached the hill of Ammah, which faces Giah on the road to the wilderness of Gibeon.
• 1 Chronicles 18:1In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its villages 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