2 Samuel 8:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

David ruled over all Israel, and he made good and fair decisions for all of his people.

Cross References

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love goodness. Bring justice back into the courts. Maybe then the Lord God All-Powerful will be kind to the survivors from Joseph’s family.

Psalm 89:14

Your kingdom is built on truth and justice. Love and faithfulness are servants before your throne.

Psalm 72:2

Help the king judge your people fairly. Help him make wise decisions for your poor people.

Amos 5:24

But let justice flow like a river, and let goodness flow like a stream that never becomes dry.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!

Psalm 75:2

God says, “I have chosen a time for judgment, and I will judge fairly.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David was king over all Israel. He did what was right and fair for everyone.

2 Samuel 5:5

In Hebron he ruled over Judah for 7 years and 6 months, and in Jerusalem he ruled over all Israel and Judah for 33 years.

2 Samuel 3:12

Abner sent messengers to David and said, “Who do you think should rule this country? Make an agreement with me, and I will help you become the ruler of all the people of Israel.”

Hebrews 11:33

All of them had great faith. And with that faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right, and God helped them in the ways he promised. With their faith some people closed the mouths of lions.

2 Samuel 8:14

He put teams of soldiers throughout Edom, and the whole nation became his servants. The Lord gave victory to him wherever he went.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab son of Zeruiah was the captain over the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the historian.

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God! He was pleased to make you king of Israel. Because of the Lord’s unending love for Israel, he has made you king to rule with justice and fairness.”

Psalm 119:121

I have done what is right and good. Don’t let me fall into the hands of those who want to hurt me.

1 Samuel 14:47

Saul took full control of Israel and fought all the enemies who lived around Israel. Saul fought Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the king of Zobah, and the Philistines. He defeated Israel’s enemies wherever he went.

2 Samuel 15:3

Then Absalom would say, “Look, you are right, but King David will not listen to you.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was captain of the whole army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada led the Kerethites and Pelethites.

1 Kings 4:1

King Solomon ruled over all Israel.