2 Samuel 8:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-8

God had given David rest from all his enemies that opposed him and made head against him; and he having made a good use of that rest, has now commission given him to make war upon them, and to act offensively for the avenging of Israel's quarrels and the recovery of their rights; for as yet they were not in full possession of that country to which by the promise of God they were entitled. I. He quite subdued the Philistines, 2 Sam. 8:1. They had attacked him when they thought him weak (2 Sam.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus ,.... Which was Coele-Syria, and lay between Libanus and Antilibanus, the chief city of which was Damascus; which Curtius F17 Hist. l. 3. c. 8. calls Damascus of Syria, being the head of it, Isaiah 7:8 ; in the principal places of which he put garrisons of soldiers to keep the country in subjection to him; or he put commanders or governors, as the Targum, in the, chief cities, and so Ben Gersom and R. Isaiah interpret it: and the... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Brought gifts - Paid tribute. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

Garrisons . This is the word used in 1 Samuel 10:5 and 1 Samuel 13:3 . The Arameans were left free to manage their internal affairs themselves, but they had to pay tribute (see on 1 Samuel 13:2 ); and to prevent the assembling of troops to contest David's authority and shake off his yoke, garrisons were stationed in such places as commanded the country. The Philistines had done the same in Israel when they were masters there. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

Divine preservation. The Revised Version translates, "The Lord gave victory to David;" but in the margin, "saved David," which is equivalent to the translation in the Authorized Version, and is the more literal meaning of the original, from which there is no necessity to depart. In the Psalms, in which David praises God for his help against his enemies, he speaks as much of the protection he experienced as of the victories he won. His preservation in so many perils of war was worthy of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:6

Garrisons - The word is used for officers in 1 Kings 4:5, 1 Kings 4:19, and some think that that is its meaning here. Perhaps, however, it is best to take it with the King James Version in the same sense as in 1 Samuel 10:5; 1 Samuel 13:3.Brought gifts - Rather, “tribute” (and in 2 Samuel 8:2); meaning they became subject and tributary. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 8:5-6

2 Samuel 8:5-6. The Syrians of Damascus That is, that were subject to Damascus, the chief city of Syria. Put garrisons in Syria of Damascus Hebrew, in Aram Damasek. This was that part of Syria which lay between Libanus and Antilibanus. The Syrians brought gifts By way of tribute, in token of their subjection. The Lord preserved David whithersoever he went Kept him from all the dangers to which he was exposed in these wars. 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 8:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 8:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 8:1-18

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