2 Samuel 8:1 Meaning
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
Context Explained
1And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
2And 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.
3David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Chronicles 18:1
Both accounts describe David's military victories over the Philistines.
Psalm 60:12
This psalm reflects on God's help in David's victories, similar to this event.
Romans 8:37
This verse speaks of believers being more than conquerors, paralleling David's victories.
Source: 2 Samuel 8:1