2 Samuel 8:15

Good News Translation (US Version)

David ruled over all of Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.

Cross References

Amos 5:15

Hate what is evil, love what is right, and see that justice prevails in the courts. Perhaps the Lord will be merciful to the people of this nation who are still left alive.

Psalm 89:14

Your kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice; love and faithfulness are shown in all you do.

Psalm 72:2

so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.

Amos 5:24

Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.

Isaiah 9:7

His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

Psalm 75:2

“I have set a time for judgment,” says God, “and I will judge with fairness.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David ruled over all Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.

2 Samuel 5:5

He ruled in Hebron over Judah for seven and a half years, and in Jerusalem over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.

2 Samuel 3:12

Abner sent messengers to David, who at that time was at Hebron, to say, “Who is going to rule this land? Make an agreement with me, and I will help you win all Israel over to your side.”

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

2 Samuel 8:14

He set up military camps throughout Edom, and the people there became his subjects. The Lord made David victorious everywhere.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, was the commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records;

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king of Israel. Because his love for Israel is eternal, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice.”

Psalm 119:121

I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

1 Samuel 14:47

After Saul became king of Israel, he fought all his enemies everywhere: the people of Moab, of Ammon, and of Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he fought he was victorious.

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would say, “Look, the law is on your side, but there is no representative of the king to hear your case.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was in command of the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards;

1 Kings 4:1

Solomon was king of all Israel,