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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:3

David smote - Hadadezer - He is supposed to have been king of all Syria, except Phoenicia; and, wishing to extend his dominions to the Euphrates, invaded a part of David's dominions which lay contiguous to it; but being attacked by David, he was totally routed. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:4

A thousand chariots - It is strange that there were a thousand chariots, and only seven hundred horsemen taken, and twenty thousand foot. But as the discomfiture appears complete, we may suppose that the chariots, being less manageable, might be more easily taken, while the horsemen might, in general, make their escape. The infantry also seem to have been surrounded, when twenty thousand of them were taken prisoners. David houghed all the chariot horses - If he did so, it... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:6

Brought gifts - Paid tribute. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:7

David took the shields of gold - We know not what these were. Some translate arms, others quivers, others bracelets, others collars, and others shields. They were probably costly ornaments by which the Syrian soldiers were decked and distinguished. And those who are called servants here, were probably the choice troops or body-guard of Hadadezer, as the argyraspides were of Alexander the Great. See Quintus Curtius. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:9

Toi king of Hamath - Hamath is supposed to be the famous city of Emesa, situated on the Orontes, in Syria. This was contiguous to Hadadezer; and led him to wage war with Toi, that he might get possession of his territories. For a comparison of the 10th verse, see 1 Chronicles 18:9 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:13

David gat him a name - Became a very celebrated and eminent man. The Targum has it, David collected troops; namely, to recruit his army when he returned from smiting the Syrians. His many battles had no doubt greatly thinned his army. The valley of salt - Supposed to be a large plain abounding in this mineral, about a league from the city of Palmyra or Tadmor in the wilderness. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:14

He 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 more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1

EXPOSITION David smote the Philistines. In the previous chapter we have seen that the empire of David not only marked an era in the development of Israel nationally, but was also the reaching of a new stage in the preparation for the advent of the Messiah; and we saw that without this the development of prophecy would have been impossible, and the people have remained unfit for the high mission to which they were called as the witnesses to the unity of Cod. We have in this chapter a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-14

( 1 Chronicles 18:1-13 ). ( JERUSALEM .) David's wars and victories. Summary (3) The Ammonites ( 2 Samuel 8:12 ; 2 Samuel 10:1-19 .). (10) The Edomites, in league with (11) the Amalekites ( 2 Samuel 10:12 ) and others, threatening to render previous victories fruitless, overcome (in a third campaign) by Abishai and by Joab ( 2 Samuel 10:13 , 2 Samuel 10:14 ; 1 Chronicles 18:12 ; 1 Kings 11:15 ; Psalms 60:1-12 ; inscription). "David himself came at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

The historic mirror. The narrative relates a succession of victories and conquests over the Philistines, the Moabites, the Zobahites, the Syrians, the Ammonites, the Amalekites, and the Edomites; the placing of garrisons in Syria and Edom; the voluntary recognition of David's supremacy by the King of Hamath; the military, ecclesiastical, and civil appointments of the kingdom; the dedication of treasure won in conquest and diplomacy to the service of God; the maintenance of a righteous... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

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