II Samuel 8:2
The Scripture
(2) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
David defeated the Philistines, Moabites, the king of Zobah, the Syrians, and the Edomites, extending his kingdom and taking tribute and dedicated spoils to the LORD. The chapter closes with a summary of David's officials who administered justice and judgment throughout his reign.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 24:17Judges 3:29Judges 3:30I Samuel 14:47Psalms 60:8Psalms 83:6Psalms 108:9II Samuel 12:31II Samuel 8:6II Samuel 8:12II Samuel 8:13II Samuel 8:14
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