2 Samuel 8:15

New English Translation

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would then say to him, “Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Now Joab was the general in command of all the army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoida was over the Kerethites and the Perethites.

2 Samuel 3:12

Then Abner sent messengers to David saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make an agreement with me, and I will do whatever I can to cause all Israel to turn to you.”

2 Samuel 5:5

In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

2 Samuel 8:14

He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

1 Kings 10:9

May the Lord your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”

1 Kings 4:1

King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Psalm 119:121

I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

Psalm 72:2

Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

Psalm 75:2

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

Psalm 89:14

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Isaiah 9:7

His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.

Amos 5:15

Hate what is wrong, love what is right! Promote justice at the city gate! Maybe the Lord, the God who commands armies, will have mercy on those who are left from Joseph.

Amos 5:24

Justice must flow like torrents of water, righteous actions like a stream that never dries up.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

1 Samuel 14:47

After Saul had secured his royal position over Israel, he fought against all their enemies on all sides – the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. In every direction that he turned he was victorious.