2 Samuel 8:1

New International Reader's Version

While David was king of Israel, he won many battles over the Philistines. He brought them under his control. He took Metheg Ammah away from them.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:9

People from all the tribes of Israel began to argue among themselves. They were saying, “The king saved us from the power of our enemies. He saved us from the power of the Philistines. But now he has left the country to escape from Absalom.

2 Samuel 2:24

But Joab and Abishai chased Abner. As the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah. It was near Giah on the way to the dry and empty land close to Gibeon.

2 Samuel 22:44

“You saved me when people attacked me. You have kept me as the ruler over nations. People I didn’t know serve me now.

2 Samuel 5:17

The Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel. So their whole army went to look for him. But David heard about it. He went down to his usual place of safety.

2 Samuel 5:25

So David did just as the Lord had commanded him. He struck down the Philistines. He struck them down from Gibeon all the way to Gezer.

2 Samuel 7:9

I have been with you everywhere you have gone. I have destroyed all your enemies. Now I will make you famous. Your name will be just as respected as the names of the most important people on earth.

Psalm 18:43

You saved me when my own people attacked me. You made me the ruler over nations. People I didn’t know serve me now.

Psalm 60:2

You have shaken the land and torn it open. Fix its cracks, because it is falling apart.

Psalm 60:8

Moab serves me like one who washes my feet. I toss my sandal on Edom to show that I own it. I shout to Philistia that I have won the battle.”

Hebrews 11:33

Because of their faith they took over kingdoms. They ruled fairly. They received the blessings God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions.

Hebrews 11:34

They put out great fires. They escaped being killed by swords. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became powerful in battle. They beat back armies from other countries.

1 Samuel 7:13

So the Philistines were brought under Israel’s control. The Philistines didn’t attack their territory again. The Lord used his power against the Philistines as long as Samuel lived.