Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From Tebah and Berothai, towns that belonged to Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze. New Living Translation along with a large amount of bronze from Hadadezer’s towns of Tebah and Berothai. English Standard Version And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took very much bronze. Berean Standard Bible And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. King James Bible And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. New King James Version Also from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. New American Standard Bible And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze. NASB 1995 From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze. NASB 1977 And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze. Legacy Standard Bible Also from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze. Amplified Bible And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took an immense quantity of bronze. Christian Standard Bible King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities. Holman Christian Standard Bible King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities. American Standard Version And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. Contemporary English Version He also took a lot of bronze from the cities of Betah and Berothai, which had belonged to Hadadezer. English Revised Version And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. GOD'S WORD® Translation King David also took a large quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer's cities. Good News Translation He also took a great quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities ruled by Hadadezer. International Standard Version He also confiscated a vast quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities under Hadadezer's control. Majority Standard Bible And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. NET Bible From Tebah and Berothai, Hadadezer's cities, King David took a great deal of bronze. New Heart English Bible From Tebah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took a very great amount of bronze. Webster's Bible Translation And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took very much brass. World English Bible From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David has taken very much bronze. Young's Literal Translation and from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, hath king David taken very much brass. Smith's Literal Translation And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd out of Bete, and out of Beroth, cities of Adarezer, king David took an exceeding great quantity of brass. Catholic Public Domain Version And from Betah and Beeroth, cities of Hadadezer, king David took an exceedingly great amount of brass. New American Bible From Tebah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David removed a very large quantity of bronze. New Revised Standard Version From Betah and from Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great amount of bronze. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd from Tebah and from Berothai, cities of Hadarezer, King David took a great quantity of brass and brought it to Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And King David took very much brass and he brought them to Jerusalem from Tebakh and from Bruthi, cities of Hedarezar OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. Brenton Septuagint Translation And king David took from Metebac, and from the choice cities of Adraazar, very much brass: with that Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the lavers, and all the furniture. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Triumphs…7And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem. 8And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. 9When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,… Cross References 1 Chronicles 18:8 And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles. 1 Kings 7:51 So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 1 Kings 10:16-17 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. 1 Chronicles 29:2-7 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, ... 2 Chronicles 9:15-16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 2 Chronicles 24:13-14 So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. / When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD. Psalm 72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. Isaiah 60:9 Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. Ezekiel 27:12 Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Acts 17:29 Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Treasury of Scripture And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass. 1 Chronicles 18:8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass. Tibhath, chun. exceeding 1 Chronicles 22:14,16 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto… 1 Chronicles 29:7 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. 2 Chronicles 4:1-18 Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof… Jump to Previous Amount Belonged Brass Bronze Cities David Exceeding Great Hadadezer Hadade'zer Large Quantity Store Tebah TownsJump to Next Amount Belonged Brass Bronze Cities David Exceeding Great Hadadezer Hadade'zer Large Quantity Store Tebah Towns2 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 And from Betah and Berothai Betah and Berothai were cities under the control of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. The exact locations of these cities are not definitively known today, but they are believed to have been in the region of Aram, north of Israel. This area was significant in the ancient Near East, often involved in conflicts with Israel. The mention of these cities highlights the extent of David's military campaigns and his ability to subdue neighboring territories. The conquest of these cities demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies. cities of Hadadezer King David took a large amount of bronze Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his military conquests and his heart for God. In this chapter, David is expanding his kingdom and securing Israel's borders. 2. Hadadezer The King of Zobah, an Aramean kingdom. He is an adversary of David, and his defeat is part of David's military campaigns to establish Israel's dominance in the region. 3. Betah and Berothai Cities under the control of Hadadezer. These cities are significant for their resources, particularly the bronze that David acquires. 4. Bronze A valuable metal in ancient times, used for making weapons, tools, and religious artifacts. The acquisition of bronze signifies not only military victory but also economic and religious prosperity. 5. Military Campaigns The broader context of this verse is David's military campaigns, which are divinely sanctioned to establish Israel's security and prosperity. Teaching Points Divine Provision in VictoryDavid's acquisition of bronze from Betah and Berothai demonstrates God's provision through victory. Believers can trust that God equips them with resources needed for His purposes. The Importance of Stewardship The bronze taken by David was likely used for religious purposes, such as the construction of the Temple. This highlights the importance of using resources for God's glory. God's Sovereignty in Leadership David's success in battle underscores the belief that God establishes leaders and grants them victory. Christians are encouraged to pray for and support their leaders, trusting in God's sovereign plan. Spiritual Warfare and Victory Just as David fought physical battles, believers are engaged in spiritual warfare. The passage encourages reliance on God's strength for victory in spiritual battles.(8) Betah and from Berothai.--There is no satisfactory clue to the situation of these places. For Betah 1Chronicles 18:8 has Tibhath in the Hebrew, a mere transposition of the letters; and for Berothai, Chun. Berothah is mentioned in Ezekiel 47:16, as on the boundary of Palestine between Hamath and Sibraim. It is said in 1Chronicles 18:8, that "Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass," of "the exceeding much brass" here captured. The LXX., and from it the Vulgate, has inserted the same notice here. It is very doubtful whether the metal intended was brass (copper and zinc) or simply copper, or, more probably, bronze (copper and tin). Some centuries earlier great quantities of copper were carried from Syria to Egypt.Verse 8. - Betah... Barothai. Of these cities nothing certain is known, and in 1 Chronicles 18:8 the names are changed to Tibhath and Chun. An interesting addition is made there, inserted also by the LXX. in this place, that it was from this brass (that is, copper) that Solomon made the great laver, the pillars, and many other vessels for the temple service. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And from Betahוּמִבֶּ֥טַח (ū·mib·be·ṭaḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 984: Betah -- a place in Aram (Syria) and Berothai, וּמִבֵּֽרֹתַ֖י (ū·mib·bê·rō·ṯay) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1268: Berothah -- a place near Hamath cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Hadadezer, הֲדַדְעָ֑זֶר (hă·ḏaḏ·‘ā·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1909: Hadadezer -- 'Hadad is help(er)', an Aramean (Syrian) king King הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king David דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse took לָקַ֞ח (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a great מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily amount הַרְבֵּ֥ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great of bronze. נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base Links 2 Samuel 8:8 NIV2 Samuel 8:8 NLT 2 Samuel 8:8 ESV 2 Samuel 8:8 NASB 2 Samuel 8:8 KJV 2 Samuel 8:8 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 8:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 8:8 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 8:8 French Bible 2 Samuel 8:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 8:8 From Betah and from Berothai cities (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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