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2 Samuel 8:1

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Sometime after this, David attacked and subdued the Philistines, taking Metheg-ammah from the them.

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Everyone among the tribes of Israel were arguing with each other, saying, “The king rescued us from the persecution of our enemies, he saved us from the Philistines, but now he's had to run from the country because of Absalom.

But Joab and Abishai set off to chase after Abner. By the time the sun went down they had got as far as the hill of Ammah near Giah, on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.

You rescued me from rebellious people; you have kept me as ruler over nations—people I didn't know now serve me.

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king of Israel, the whole Philistine army came out to capture him, but David found out and went inside the stronghold.

David followed the Lord's orders, and he slaughtered the Philistines from Geba all the way to Gezer.

I have been with you wherever you've gone. I have destroyed all your enemies right in front of you, and I will make your reputation as great as the most famous people on earth.

You rescued me from rebellious people; you made me ruler over nations—people I didn't know now serve me.

You have sent earthquakes on our land and split it apart. Now heal the cracks, for the land is still having tremors.

I will treat Moab as my washbasin; I will place my sandal on Edom; I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Because of their trust in God they conquered kingdoms, did what was good and right, received God's promises, shut the mouths of lions,

put out blazing fires, escaped being killed by the sword, were weak but made strong, did mighty deeds in war, and routed enemy armies.

In this way the Philistines were kept under control and did not invade Israel again. During Samuel's lifetime the Lord used his power against the Philistines.




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