Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines. New Living Translation After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath, their largest town. English Standard Version After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Berean Standard Bible Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. King James Bible And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. New King James Version After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines. New American Standard Bible Now it happened afterward that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. NASB 1995 Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. NASB 1977 Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened afterwards, that David struck the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines. Amplified Bible Now it came about after this that David defeated the Philistines and subdued (humbled) them, and he took control of Metheg-ammah [the main city] from the hand of the Philistines. Christian Standard Bible After this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from Philistine control. Holman Christian Standard Bible After this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from Philistine control. American Standard Version And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines. Contemporary English Version Later, David attacked and badly defeated the Philistines. Israel was now free from their control. English Revised Version And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines. GOD'S WORD® Translation After this, David defeated and crushed the Philistines. He took control of the main Philistine city from them. Good News Translation Some time later King David attacked the Philistines again, defeated them, and ended their control over the land. International Standard Version Sometime later, David defeated and subdued the Philistines, taking Metheg-ammah away from the Philistines. Majority Standard Bible Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. NET Bible Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David took Metheg Ammah from the Philistines. New Heart English Bible After this it happened that David struck the Philistines, and subdued them, and David took the bridle of Ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible After this, David struck the Philistines and subdued them; and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass afterward that David strikes the Philistines, and humbles them, and David takes the bridle of the metropolis out of the hand of the Philistines. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass afterwards that David smiteth the Philistines, and humbleth them, and David taketh the bridle of the metropolis out of the hand of the Philistines. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be after this, and David will strike the rovers and subdue them: and David will take the bridle of the metropolis out of the hand of the rovers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass after this that David defeated the Philistines, and brought them down, and David took the bridle of tribute out of the hand of the Philistines. Catholic Public Domain Version Now after these things, it happened that David struck the Philistines, and he humbled them. And David took the bridle of tribute from the hand of the Philistines. New American Bible After this, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took. . . from the Philistines. New Revised Standard Version Some time afterward, David attacked the Philistines and subdued them; David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass after this that David smote the Philistines and defeated them; and David took Ramath-gema from the Philistines. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was after this, David struck the Philistines and defeated them, and David took Ramath Gama from the Philistines OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after this, that David smote the Philistines, and put them to flight, and David took the tribute from out of the hand of the Philistines. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Triumphs1Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 18:1 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 14:47 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. 1 Samuel 7:14 The cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites. 1 Kings 11:25 Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel. 1 Chronicles 14:17 And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him. 1 Chronicles 11:10 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Psalm 60:8 Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Psalm 108:9 Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Joshua 13:3 from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; Judges 3:3 the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. Isaiah 11:14 They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. Amos 1:6-8 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. / I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD. Zephaniah 2:4-7 For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. / Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. ... Matthew 11:20-24 Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ... Luke 10:13-15 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! Treasury of Scripture And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. A. 2 Samuel 7:9 And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth. 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint… Metheg-ammah. 2 Samuel 2:24 Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. 1 Chronicles 18:1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. Jump to Previous Afterwards Ammah Attack Authority Bridle Capital Chief City Control Course David Defeated Hand Humbleth Mother Mother-Town Overcame Philistines Power Smiteth Smote Struck Subdued TimeJump to Next Afterwards Ammah Attack Authority Bridle Capital Chief City Control Course David Defeated Hand Humbleth Mother Mother-Town Overcame Philistines Power Smiteth Smote Struck Subdued Time2 Samuel 8 1. David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites3. He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians 9. Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him 11. David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God 14. He puts garrisons in Edom 16. David's officers Some time later This phrase indicates a passage of time since the previous events recorded in 2 Samuel. It suggests a period of preparation and divine timing. In the Hebrew context, the unfolding of events in God's perfect timing is a recurring theme. David's victories are not just military achievements but are seen as part of God's sovereign plan for Israel. This reminds us that God's purposes unfold in His timing, often requiring patience and faithfulness from His people. David defeated the Philistines subdued them and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines Took Metheg-ammah.--No place of this name is known. The first word means bridle, and the other is probably, although not certainly, a derivation from the word mother, and has the sense metropolis. The translation will then be, took the bridle (i.e., the key) of the metropolis, and this seems sustained by the parallel phrase in 1Chronicles 18:1, "took Gath and her towns (lit daughters)." Gath appears to have been already the principal among the five Philistine cities (1Samuel 27:2), and with the rest of the country remained tributary to Solomon (1Kings 4:21; 1Kings 4:24). Verse 1. - David smote the Philistines. In the previous chapter we have seen that the empire of David not only marked an era in the development of Israel nationally, but was also the reaching of a new stage in the preparation for the advent of the Messiah; and we saw that without this the development of prophecy would have been impossible, and the people have remained unfit for the high mission to which they were called as the witnesses to the unity of Cod. We have in this chapter a brief summary of the wars which raised Israel from the position of a struggling and oppressed race to the possession of widespread empire. With this narrative the first history of David ends, and in the subsequent narratives many of the events referred to here are more fully detailed, and given with additional incidents. David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Metheg-ammah means "the bridle of the mother city." We learn from the parallel place (1 Chronicles 18:1) that the city of Gath is meant by this phrase. Gath was at this time the metropolis of Philistia, and had reduced the other four chief towns to a state of vassalage. Thus by taking Gath, his old city of refuge (1 Samuel 27:2), David acquired also the supremacy which she had previously exercised over the whole country, and by placing a strong garrison there, as previously the Philistines had done in the towns of Israel, he kept that martial race in awe. It denotes great progress in the arts of war that David could besiege and capture a town so strong as Gath.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Some time later,וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be David דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse defeated וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the Philistines, פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia subdued them, וַיַּכְנִיעֵ֑ם (way·yaḵ·nî·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish and took וַיִּקַּ֥ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take Metheg-ammah הָאַמָּ֖ה (hā·’am·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4965: Metheg-ha-Ammah from the hand מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the Philistines. פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃ (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia Links 2 Samuel 8:1 NIV2 Samuel 8:1 NLT 2 Samuel 8:1 ESV 2 Samuel 8:1 NASB 2 Samuel 8:1 KJV 2 Samuel 8:1 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 8:1 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 8:1 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 8:1 French Bible 2 Samuel 8:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 8:1 After this it happened that David struck (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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