2 Samuel 8:9-12 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

Which also King David did dedicate. The blessing became more blessed by this use of it, and it shows how strong were David's feelings, that he thus gave to God's house, not only the spoils of war, but also gifts of friendship. It was in this way that he accumulated those large stores of the precious metals enumerated in 1 Chronicles 29:1-30 ; and employed in making the sacred vessels of the temple. Their vast amount is the more remarkable because Palestine previously was almost destitute... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

( JERUSALEM .) Dedication of property to God. According to the custom of the time, the most valuable of the spoils of war became the property of David; and these, along with the presents brought to him, he devoted to a sacred use—in preparation for the building of the temple ( 1 Chronicles 18:8 ). The spirit which he displayed had been shown at the erection of the tabernacle ( Exodus 35:29 ); and it was participated in by many ( 1 Chronicles 26:26-28 ; 1 Chronicles 29:5-9 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

Dedication of treasure to God. The dedication in this instance doubtless consisted in placing the spoils of war and other valuables named in the sacred treasury, whether for present use, or, as is probable, with a view to their employment in the erection or services of the future temple. The king presents in this act of piety an example which all should follow. I. WHAT WE SHOULD DEDICATE TO GOD . 1 . Ourselves. We must begin with this. All true godliness does begin... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:12

Of Syria; Hebrew, Aram. The reading in 1 Chronicles 18:11 is Edom , which differs from Aram in only one letter. The two words are constantly confused in manuscripts, and "Edom" is probably right here, first, because it is coupled with Moab and Ammon, which were its neighbours; but chiefly because the spoil of Hadarezer, mentioned at the end of the verse, is the spoil of Aram. It would not be enumerated twice. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:9

Hamath - This appears as an independent kingdom so late as the time of Senacherib Isaiah 37:13. But in the time of Nebuchadnezzar, both Hamath and Arpad appear to have been incorporated in the kingdom of Damascus Jeremiah 49:23. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:10

Joram - Or, more probably, Hadoram. See the margin. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:12

Syria - Rather, as in 1 Chronicles 18:11, Edom, which is manifestly the right reading, both because Edom, Moab, and Ammon are so frequently joined together, and because David’s Syrian spoil is expressly mentioned at the end of the verse. (The Hebrew letters for Aram (Syria) and Edom are very similar.) read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 8:9-11

2 Samuel 8:9-11 . King of Hamath This city was also in Syria, and lay north of Judea. To salute him, and bless him To congratulate him on his good success in the war with Hadadezer, and to wish him continued prosperity. Joram brought with him vessels, &c. As a present to King David, whose friendship he sought by this embassy. Which David did dedicate to the Lord These words seem to import, that he was so far from multiplying silver and gold for himself, (which Moses forbade,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Click image for full-size versionDavid’s military victories (8:1-18)To emphasize that God was strengthening the royal house of David according to his promise, the writer gives a summary of David’s military victories. David conquered the Philistines and the Moabites (8:1-2; 1 Chronicles 18:1-2), then expanded north across the Syrian (Aramean) state of Zobah and even took control of the central Syrian province based on Damascus (3-8).Another Syrian state, Hamath, submitted to David without a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 8:9

Toi . Septuagint and Vulgate read "Tou" throughout. Compare 1 Chronicles 18:9 . He was a Hittite king. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 8:9-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 8:9

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