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2 Samuel 8:5-7
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 8:5-7
New Catholic Bible
5 When the Arameans of Damascus came to the aid of King Hadadezer of Zobah, David killed twenty-two thousand men of the Arameans. 6 He then established garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and they became his subjects and brought him tribute.[a] The Lord brought David victory wherever he went.
7 David also took the gold shields that were carried by the guards of Hadadezer, and he brought them to Jerusalem.
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- 2 Samuel 8:6 Tribute: this tax on a conquered people was a way of recognizing and supporting those who were victorious in battle.
2 Samuel 8:5-7
New International Version
2 Samuel 8:5-7
New International Version
5 When the Arameans of Damascus(A) came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of them. 6 He put garrisons(B) in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject(C) to him and brought tribute. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.(D)
7 David took the gold shields(E) that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
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