Tree of Life Version
2 Samuel 8:15
15David reigned over all Israel, and David executed justice and righteousness 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
13Then David made a name for himself when he returned from striking 18,000 down from Edom in the Valley of Salt. 14Then he stationed garrisons in Edom. Throughout all Edom he stationed garrisons, so that all the Edomites became vassals to David. So Adonai gave victory to David wherever he went. David reigned over all Israel, and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people. 16Joab son of Zeruiah was commander over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were kohanim; 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 on his behalf saying, “Whose is the land? Make your covenant with me, and see, my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”
- 2 Samuel 5:5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned 33 years over all Israel and Judah.
- 2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel has said, the Rock of Israel has spoken to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, he who rules in the fear of God—
- 1 Chronicles 18:14David reigned over all Israel and he administered justice and righteousness to all his people.
- Psalms 45:6Your arrows are sharp. Peoples fall beneath you— into the heart of the king’s enemies.
- Psalms 72:2May he judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor ones with justice.
- Psalms 75:2We praise You, we praise God, for Your Name is near. People declare Your wonders.
- Psalms 78:71from following nursing ewes. He brought him to shepherd Jacob His people, and Israel His inheritance.
- Psalms 89:14Your arm is mighty, Your hand is strong, exalted is Your right hand.
- Psalms 101:1A psalm of David. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice. To You, Adonai, I will sing praises.
- Isaiah 9:7Adonai sent a word to Jacob, and it fell upon Israel.
- Jeremiah 22:15Did you become king just to be striving with cedar? Did your father not eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? Then it went well with him.
- Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, days are coming” —it is a declaration of Adonai— “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign as king wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land.
- Amos 5:15Hate evil, love good, maintain justice at the gate. Maybe Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot will extend grace to Joseph’s remnant.
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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