2 Samuel 8:11, 2 Samuel 8:12, 2 Samuel 8:2 NTV

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

2 Samuel 8:2 . Two lines. The measuring line gave inheritance, but here the line gave the inheritance of rebels to others, as is the manner of treating rebels by a total forfeiture of inheritance. The line is often mentioned in the old testament. Most of the nations, named below, had made unprovoked war on David, as in Psalms 83:0. 2 Samuel 8:3 . David smote Hadadezer king of Zobah. We know nothing of this city; but the kingdom of this prince was bordered by the Euphrates on the north,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

2 Samuel 8:1-18David smote the Philistines and subdued them.The victorious kingThese years of war gave birth to some of the grandest of the psalms, amongst which may be numbered, 2., 20., 21., 60., 110.I. The foe. They trust in chariots and in horses; their kings think that they will be saved by the multitude of their hosts. They inspire fear through the hearts of Israel, so that the land trembles as though God had rent it, and the people drink the wine of staggering and dismay. So tremendous... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 8:6-14

2 Samuel 8:6-14And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus.The garrison of the graces“He that buildeth a ship doth not make his work of such a sort that it may avoid all waves and billows, that is impossible; but he so builds it that it may be tight and staunch, and able to endure all weathers.” Even so the very frame and construction of the spiritual life were formed with a view to trials. Jerusalem was walled because enemies were expected; David built towers and armouries because he looked... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:11

2Sa 8:11 Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued; Ver. 11. Which also king David did dedicate unto the Lord. ] For the building and beautifying of his temple. So did Christ, when he went forth conquering and to conquer, Rev 6:2 make use of the spoils he took from the world for the good of his Church, and for the building up of that spiritual temple; - the precious arts, for instance, which, as in the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 8:11

Which: 1 Kings 7:51, 1 Chronicles 18:11, 1 Chronicles 22:14-Nehemiah :, 1 Chronicles 26:26-Hosea :, 1 Chronicles 29:2, Micah 4:13 Reciprocal: Numbers 31:28 - levy Joshua 6:19 - all the silver 1 Chronicles 20:2 - and he brought 2 Chronicles 32:23 - gifts read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 8:1-14

SUMMARY OF DAVID’S VICTORIES, 2 Samuel 8:1-14. We are not to suppose that these victories all occurred after the events recorded in the last chapter, nor that they are here recorded in exact chronological order. No such rigid method of writing history was known when these books of Samuel were compiled. Some of these wars occurred before and some after David purposed to build the temple. This list is a convenient summary, and stands as a monument to David’s military ability. read more