2 Samuel 8:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then David stationed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became his servants, bringing tribute. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus, and the Syrians became David's servants and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then David{H1732} put{H7760} garrisons{H5333} in Syria{H758} of Damascus;{H1834} and the Syrians{H758} became servants{H5650} to David,{H1732} and brought{H5375} tribute.{H4503} And Jehovah{H3068} gave victory{H3467} to David{H1732} whithersoever he went.{H1980}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then David{H1732} put{H7760}{(H8799)} garrisons{H5333} in Syria{H758} of Damascus{H1834}: and the Syrians{H758} became servants{H5650} to David{H1732}, and brought{H5375}{(H8802)} gifts{H4503}. And the LORD{H3068} preserved{H3467}{(H8686)} David{H1732} whithersoever he went{H1980}{(H8804)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and layed people vnto Damascus in Syria. Thus was Syria subdued vnto Dauid, so that they broughte him giftes: for ye LORDE helped Dauid whither so euer he wente.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Dauid put a garison in Aram of Damesek: and the Aramites became seruants to Dauid, and brought gifts; the Lord saued Dauid wheresoeuer he went.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And put souldiers in Syria Damascon: And the Syrians became seruautes to Dauid, and brought giftes, and the Lorde saued Dauid, in all that he went vnto.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, [and] brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and David putteth garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and Aram is to David for a servant, bearing a present; and Jehovah saveth David whithersoever he hath gone;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And David put armed forces in Aram of Damascus: and the Aramaeans became servants to David and gave him offerings. And the Lord made David overcome wherever he went.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 8:14 : 14 He stationed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.
  • 2 Sam 7:9 : 9 I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you. And I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth.
  • 2 Sam 8:2 : 2 David also defeated Moab. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them with a rope. He measured two lengths of rope to put them to death and one full length to let them live, and the Moabites became servants to David, bringing him tribute.
  • 1 Sam 13:3 : 3 Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. Then Saul blew the ram's horn throughout the land, saying, "Let the Hebrews hear!"
  • 1 Sam 14:1 : 1 One day Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man who carried his armor, 'Come, let us cross over to the garrison of the Philistines on the other side.' But he did not tell his father.
  • 1 Sam 14:6 : 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, 'Come, let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.'
  • 1 Sam 14:15 : 15 Then panic struck the whole Philistine camp, those in the field, the outposts, and the raiding parties, and the ground trembled. It was a panic sent by God.
  • 2 Sam 3:18 : 18 Now do it! For the Lord has promised David, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’'
  • 2 Sam 23:14 : 14 At that time, David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.
  • 1 Chr 18:13 : 13 David stationed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became his servants. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.
  • 2 Chr 17:2 : 2 He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and placed garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.
  • Ps 5:11-12 : 11 Declare them guilty, O God! Let them fall by their own schemes. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against You. 12 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing for joy forever. Spread Your protection over them, and may those who love Your name exult in You.
  • Ps 18:34-46 : 34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He causes me to stand on the heights. 35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 36 You have given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness has made me great. 37 You widen the path beneath me, so my feet do not slip. 38 I pursue my enemies and overtake them; I do not turn back until they are destroyed. 39 I crush them, and they cannot rise; they fall beneath my feet. 40 You arm me with strength for battle; You humble my adversaries beneath me. 41 You have made my enemies turn their backs in retreat, and I destroy those who hate me. 42 They cry for help, but there is no one to save them—to the LORD, but He does not answer. 43 I grind them as fine as dust before the wind; I pour them out like mud in the streets. 44 You deliver me from the strife of the people; You make me the head of nations; a people I had not known serves me. 45 At the mere hearing of my voice, they obey me; foreigners submit to me grudgingly. 46 Foreigners lose heart and come trembling out of their strongholds.
  • Ps 121:7-8 : 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life. 8 The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
  • Ps 140:7 : 7 I said to the LORD, 'You are my God.' Listen, O LORD, to my cries for mercy.
  • Ps 144:1-2 : 1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war. 2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
  • Prov 21:31 : 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Chr 18:5-7
    3 verses
    98%

    5 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer, king of Zobah, David struck down 22,000 of them.

    6 David stationed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became his servants, bringing him tribute. The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

    7 David took the gold shields carried by the servants of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 8:7-15
    9 verses
    83%

    7 David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

    8 From Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great amount of bronze.

    9 When Toi, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,

    10 he sent his son Joram to King David to ask for peace and to congratulate him on his victory over Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze.

    11 King David dedicated these articles to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued:

    12 from Aram, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, Amalek, and the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

    13 David gained renown when he returned after striking down eighteen thousand Arameans in the Valley of Salt.

    14 He stationed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.

    15 David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness to all his people.

  • 2 Sam 8:2-5
    4 verses
    82%

    2 David also defeated Moab. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them with a rope. He measured two lengths of rope to put them to death and one full length to let them live, and the Moabites became servants to David, bringing him tribute.

    3 David defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, when he went to restore his control over the Euphrates River.

    4 From Hadadezer, David captured a thousand chariots, seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand foot soldiers. He hamstrung all the chariot horses but spared enough horses for a hundred chariots.

    5 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer, king of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of them.

  • 1 Chr 18:13-14
    2 verses
    80%

    13 David stationed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became his servants. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.

    14 David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.

  • 1 Chr 19:16-19
    4 verses
    79%

    16 When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring out additional Aramean forces from beyond the Euphrates River, with Shophach, the commander of Hadadezer's army, leading them.

    17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and advanced against them to set up his battle lines. David arranged his forces to face the Arameans, and they fought against him.

    18 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand chariot drivers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shophach, the commander of their army.

    19 When the servants of Hadadezer saw that they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became his subjects. After this, the Arameans were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.

  • 1 Chr 18:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 David also defeated Moab, and the Moabites became his servants, bringing him tribute.

    3 David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, near Hamath when Hadadezer went to establish his control over the Euphrates River.

  • 2 Sam 10:15-19
    5 verses
    74%

    15 When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they gathered themselves together.

    16 Hadadezer sent for the Arameans who were beyond the Euphrates River. They came to Helam, led by Shobach, the commander of Hadadezer’s army.

    17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and came to Helam. The Arameans formed their battle lines to meet David and fought against him.

    18 But the Arameans fled before Israel. David killed seven hundred Aramean charioteers and forty thousand horsemen. He also struck down Shobach, the commander of their army, who died there.

    19 When all the kings who were vassals of Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.

  • 1 Kgs 11:24
    74%

    24 Gathering men around him, he became the leader of a band of raiders after David defeated Zobah's forces. They went to Damascus, lived there, and established a kingdom in Damascus.

  • 1 Chr 14:16-17
    2 verses
    72%

    16 David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

    17 So David’s fame spread throughout the lands, and the LORD caused all the nations to fear him.

  • 1 Sam 18:5
    72%

    5 David went out and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul gave him command over the soldiers, and he was well-liked by everyone, including Saul’s officers.

  • 2 Kgs 6:8
    71%

    8 Now the king of Aram was waging war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, "I will camp in such-and-such a place."

  • 2 Sam 5:10
    71%

    10 David continued to grow in power, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

  • 1 Chr 18:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9 When Tou, king of Hamath, heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah,

    10 he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought with him articles of gold, silver, and bronze.

  • 1 Chr 11:9
    70%

    9 David grew stronger and stronger, for the LORD Almighty was with him.

  • 1 Sam 18:14
    70%

    14 David succeeded in everything he did because the LORD was with him.

  • 1 Chr 19:8
    69%

    8 When David heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of mighty warriors.

  • 1 Sam 18:30
    69%

    30 The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, but every time they went out, David had more success than all of Saul’s servants, and he became highly esteemed.

  • 1 Sam 18:16
    69%

    16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he led them in their campaigns.

  • 2 Sam 5:25
    69%

    25 So David did as the LORD commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.

  • 1 Sam 19:8
    69%

    8 War broke out again. David went out to fight the Philistines and struck them with a great slaughter, causing them to flee before him.

  • 2 Sam 10:6
    69%

    6 When the Ammonites realized they had become odious to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-Rehob and Zobah, as well as the king of Maacah with one thousand men, and twelve thousand men from Tob.

  • 2 Kgs 6:23
    68%

    23 So he prepared a great feast for them. After they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders stopped coming into Israel’s land.

  • 1 Sam 18:24
    68%

    24 When Saul’s servants reported back what David had said,

  • 1 Sam 17:54
    68%

    54 David took the Philistine's head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he kept the Philistine's weapons in his tent.

  • 2 Sam 5:12
    68%

    12 Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 1 Chr 19:6
    68%

    6 When the Ammonites realized that they had become offensive to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and horsemen from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maacah, and Zobah.