2 Samuel 8:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David also defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, who was king of Zobah, when Hadadezer was trying to regain control of his territory along the Euphrates River.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows David expanding Israel's territory by defeating a powerful enemy king who was trying to reclaim his own lands.

📚 Historical Context

During King David's reign, Israel was expanding its territory through a series of military campaigns to secure its borders and fulfill God's promises of land. Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, ruled a neighboring Aramaean kingdom that posed a threat to Israel's northern frontiers, and this battle occurred as Hadadezer attempted to regain control near the Euphrates River. This victory was part of David's broader efforts to establish a strong, unified kingdom under God's guidance.

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1 Chronicles 18:3

David defeated Hadarezer, the king of Zobah, all the way to Hamath, when Hadarezer was trying to establish his control over the territory by the Euphrates River.

Ezekiel 47:16

This includes Hamath, Berothah, and Sibraim, that's the area between Damascus and Hamath's borders. Plus Hazarhatticon, which sits right by the edge of Hauran.

2 Samuel 10:16

Hadadezer sent messengers and brought out the Syrian soldiers who were stationed beyond the Euphrates River. They came to Helam, and Shobach, who was the commander of Hadadezer's army, led them.

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