And all the people were conflicted, in all the tribes of Israel, saying: "The king has freed us from the hand of our enemies. He himself saved us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he flees from the land for the sake of Absalom.
2 Samuel 8:1 - 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. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition AFTER THIS David smote the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg-ammah out of the hands of the Philistines. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Some time later, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David captured Metheg-ammah from Philistine control. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And 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. English Standard Version 2016 After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. |
And all the people were conflicted, in all the tribes of Israel, saying: "The king has freed us from the hand of our enemies. He himself saved us from the hand of the Philistines. But now he flees from the land for the sake of Absalom.
Now while Joab and Abishai were pursuing Abner as he fled, the sun set. And they went as far as the Hill of the Aqueduct, which is opposite the valley on the way of the desert in Gibeon.
You will save me from the contradictions of my people. You will preserve me to be the head of the Gentiles; a people I do not know shall serve me.
Then the Philistines heard that they had anointed David as king over Israel. And they all ascended, so that they might seek David. And when David had heard of it, he descended to a stronghold.
And so, David did just as the Lord had instructed him. And he struck down the Philistines, from Gibeon until you arrive at Gezer.
And I have been with you everywhere that you walked. And I have slain all your enemies before your face. And I have made you a great name, beside the name of the great ones who are upon the earth.
O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.
He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?
those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
extinguished the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, recovered from infirmities, showed strength in battle, turned back the armies of foreigners.
And the Philistines were humbled, and they no longer drew near, so that they might enter into the borders of Israel. And so, the hand of the Lord was over the Philistines during all the days of Samuel.