THE PROPHETS
II SAMUEL
SHMUEL II
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.
The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 of II Samuel on David Defeating Enemies from Foreign Lands
The Real Meaning Of, “To G-d Be The Glory!”
Giving back to G-d from all your success and accomplishments.
Not in words only. But in deeds.
“David Subdues Foreign Enemies”
It happened after this that David struck the Philistines and subdued them. David took Metheg-ammah from the hands of the Philistines.
8:1
David [also] struck Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he was on the way to extend his control over the Euphrates River.
8:3
David appointed authorities in Aram of Damascus, and Aram became servants of David, bearers of tribute. Hashem caused salvation for David wherever he went.
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… King David took a great deal of copper.
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King David consecrated them also unto Hashem, along with the silver and gold of all the nations he had conquered, which he had already consecrated —
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… Hashem caused salvation for David wherever he went.
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David reigned over all of Israel; David administered justice and kindness to his entire people.
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Joab son of Zeruiah was in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the chronicler;
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Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Ebiathar were Kohanim; Seraiahwas the scribe;
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Benaiahu son of Jehoiada was in charge of the archers and slingers, and David’s sons were senior ministers.
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1 And it came to pass after this, that David smote the Philistines and he subdued them; and David took Metheg-ammah from the hands of the Philistines.
2 And he smote Moab, and measured them off with a line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two cord-lengths to put to death, and one full cord-length to keep alive. And the Moabites became as servants to David, bringing presents.
3 And David smote Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to extend his dominion to the Euphrates River.
4 And David captured from him, one thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen; and David houghed all the chariots [horses] and left over of them for a hundred chariots.
5 And Aram of Damascus came to aid Hadadezer, king of Zobah; and David smote of Aram, twenty-two thousand men.
6 And David placed governors in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans became servants to David, paying tribute to him. And the Lord helped David wherever he went.
7 And David took the quivers of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 And from Betah, and from Berotai, the cities of Hadadezer, King David took huge quantities of copper.
9 And Toi, the king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer.
10 And Toi sent Joram, his son, to King David to greet him and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him: for Hadadezer had been Toi’s opponent in war, and in his possession were vessels of silver and vessels of gold and vessels of copper.
11 These also the king David dedicated to the Lord, [along] with the silver and the gold that he dedicated from all the nations that he had conquered.
12 From Aram, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek, and from the spoils of Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
13 And David made for himself a name when he returned from smiting the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, eighteen thousand men.
14 And he placed governors in Edom; throughout all of Edom he placed governors, and all of Edom became servants to David. And the Lord saved David wherever he went.
15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and charity for all his people.
16 And Joab the son of Zeruyah was over the host; and Yehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.
17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Ebiathar were [the] priests; and Seraiah was scribe.
18 And Benayahu the son of Yehoyada [was over] the archers and the slingers; and David’s sons were chief officers.
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