2 Samuel 8:13

New International Reader's Version

David returned after he had struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. He became famous for doing it.

Cross References

Genesis 11:4

Then they said, “Come on! Let’s build a city for ourselves. Let’s build a tower that reaches to the sky. We’ll make a name for ourselves. Then we won’t be scattered over the whole earth.”

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.

1 Kings 11:15

David had fought against Edom. Joab had been the commander of the army. He had gone up to bury the dead bodies of the Israelites who had been killed in battle. At that time he had struck down all the men in Edom.

2 Kings 14:7

Amaziah won the battle over 10,000 men of Edom. It happened in the Valley of Salt. During the battle he captured the town of Sela. He called it Joktheel. That’s the name it still has to this day.

1 Chronicles 18:12

Abishai struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. Abishai was the son of Zeruiah.

2 Chronicles 25:11

Then Amaziah showed how strong he was. He led his army to the Valley of Salt. There he killed 10,000 men of Seir.

Psalm 60:1

God, you have turned away from us. You have attacked us. You have been angry. Now turn back to us!