2 Samuel 8:1
American King James And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines.
King James And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
World English Bible After this, David struck the Philistines and subdued them; and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:2
American King James And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
American Standard Version And he smote Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute.
King James And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
World English Bible He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. The Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute.
2 Samuel 8:3
American King James David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
American Standard Version David smote also Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his dominion at the River.
King James David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
World English Bible David also struck Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his dominion at the River.
2 Samuel 8:4
American King James And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David hamstrung all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.
American Standard Version And David took from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David hocked all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for a hundred chariots.
King James And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.
World English Bible David took from him one thousand seven hundred horsemen and twenty thousand footmen. David hamstrung the chariot horses, but reserved enough of them for one hundred chariots.
2 Samuel 8:5
American King James And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
American Standard Version And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, David smote of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
King James And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
World English Bible When the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David struck twenty two thousand men of the Syrians.
2 Samuel 8:6
American King James Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.
American Standard Version Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
2 Samuel 8:7
American King James And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
King James And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
World English Bible David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 8:8
American King James And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.
American Standard Version And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.
King James And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.
World English Bible From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze.
2 Samuel 8:9
American King James When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
American Standard Version And when Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
King James When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
World English Bible When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had struck all the army of Hadadezer,
2 Samuel 8:10
American King James Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
American Standard Version then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And `Joram' brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
King James Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
World English Bible then Toi sent Joram his son to King David to greet him and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and struck him; for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. Joram brought with him vessels of silver, vessels of gold, and vessels of bronze.
2 Samuel 8:11
American King James Which also king David did dedicate to the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
American Standard Version These also did king David dedicate unto Jehovah, with the silver and gold that he dedicated of all the nations which he subdued;
King James Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
World English Bible King David also dedicated these to Yahweh, with the silver and gold that he dedicated of all the nations which he subdued—
2 Samuel 8:12
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible of Syria, of Moab, of the children of Ammon, of the Philistines, of Amalek, and of the plunder of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
2 Samuel 8:13
American King James And David got him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
American Standard Version And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.
King James And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
World English Bible David earned a reputation when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand men of the Syrians in the Valley of Salt.
2 Samuel 8:14
American King James And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.
American Standard Version And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
King James And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
World English Bible He put garrisons in Edom. Throughout all Edom, he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
2 Samuel 8:15
American King James And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.
American Standard Version And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
King James And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
World English Bible David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
2 Samuel 8:16
American King James And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
American Standard Version And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
King James And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
World English Bible Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
2 Samuel 8:17
American King James And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
American Standard Version and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe;
King James And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
World English Bible Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, Seraiah was scribe,
2 Samuel 8:18
American King James And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
American Standard Version and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada `was over' the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
King James And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
World English Bible Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief ministers.