Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
Then David placed military troops in Syria near Damascus, and the Syrian people became David's subjects and brought him tribute payments. The LORD protected David wherever he went.
This verse shows how God gave David military success, allowing him to expand his kingdom and receive protection in all his battles.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's reign as king of Israel (around 1000 BC) when he was expanding his kingdom through military campaigns. Damascus was an important city-state in Syria, and controlling it gave David strategic advantage in the region. The practice of placing garrisons (military outposts) in conquered territories was common for maintaining control and collecting tribute.
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