ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 8:2
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2 Sam 8:2

8:2 he measured them. David executed two-thirds of his Moabite opponents and reduced the survivors to tributary status. The cause of David’s ruthless treatment of a people whom he had earlier trusted (1 Sam. 22:3) is not stated.

Moabites. See notes 1 Sam. 22:3.