Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
These came from Syria, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, the Amalekites, and from the treasure taken from Hadadezer, son of Rehob, who was king of Zobah.
This verse lists the various nations and kings that David defeated, from whom he collected valuable items that he dedicated to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Samuel 8, King David was actively expanding and securing Israel's kingdom through a series of military victories against neighboring enemies, as described in the broader narrative of his reign. This verse lists the nations and peoples from whom David took spoils, including Syria, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, the Amalekites, and the territory of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, reflecting the conflicts that arose from regional power struggles in the ancient Near East. These conquests helped establish Israel as a dominant force, fulfilling God's earlier promises to David as recorded in the books of Samuel.
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