Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
Then David placed military guards in Syria near Damascus, and the Syrian people became David's subjects and brought him tribute gifts. This is how the LORD protected David wherever he went.
This verse shows how God gave David victory over his enemies, making them serve him and pay tribute, demonstrating God's faithful protection in all David's battles.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes David's military expansion during the height of his kingdom around 1000 BC, when he conquered surrounding nations including the Aramean kingdom of Damascus in Syria. These conquests established Israel as the dominant regional power and brought wealth through tribute payments from defeated nations.
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