2 Samuel 8:1

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:9

All the people were quarreling throughout the tribes of Israel, saying, “The king rescued us from the hands of our enemies, and he saved us from the hands of the Philistines, but now he has fled out of the land from Absalom.

2 Samuel 2:24

But Joab and Abishai [Asahel’s brothers] pursued Abner. When the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 22:44

“You also have rescued me from strife with my [own] people; You have kept me as the head of the nations. People whom I have not known served me.

2 Samuel 5:17

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to look for him, but he heard about it and went down to the stronghold.

2 Samuel 5:25

David did just as the Lord had commanded him, and struck down the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer.

2 Samuel 7:9

I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like that of the great men of the earth.

Psalm 18:43

¶You have rescued me from the contentions of the people; You have placed me as the head of the nations; A people whom I have not known serve me.

Psalm 60:2

You have made the land quake, You have split it open; Heal its rifts, for it shakes and totters.

Psalm 60:8

“Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe [in triumph]; Over Philistia I raise the shout [of victory].”

Hebrews 11:33

who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions, [Dan 6]

Hebrews 11:34

extinguished the power of [raging] fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty and unbeatable in battle, putting enemy forces to flight. [Dan 3]

1 Samuel 7:13

So the Philistines were subdued and they did not come anymore into Israelite territory. And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.