KJV ORIGINAL
And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David stationed his troops throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became his subjects. This is how the LORD protected David wherever he went.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God protected and gave David victory over his enemies, making even distant nations serve under his rule.
📚 Historical Context
This describes David's military expansion during his reign as king of Israel, specifically his conquest of Edom, a nation southeast of Israel descended from Esau. The Edomites had been longtime enemies of Israel, so this victory represented a major triumph. David was establishing garrisons (military outposts) to maintain control over conquered territories and expand Israel's influence.
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