KJV ORIGINAL
And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David defeated Moab in battle, and the Moabites became his subjects and brought him tribute payments.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows David expanding his kingdom by conquering Moab, making them pay tribute to Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's military campaigns to secure Israel's borders and establish regional dominance around 1000 BC. The Moabites were descendants of Lot who lived east of the Dead Sea and had been long-time enemies of Israel. Bringing 'gifts' was actually tribute payments that conquered peoples were required to make to their new overlords as a sign of submission.
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