2 Samuel 8:15

New International Reader's Version

David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are based on the law. So you have every right to make them. But the king doesn’t have anyone here who can listen to your case.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was commander over Israel’s entire army. Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was commander over the Kerethites and Pelethites.

2 Samuel 3:12

Then Abner sent messengers to David to speak for him. They said, “Who will rule over this land? Make a covenant with me. Then I’ll help you bring all the Israelites over to your side.”

2 Samuel 5:5

In Hebron he ruled over Judah for seven and a half years. In Jerusalem he ruled over all of Israel and Judah for 33 years.

2 Samuel 8:14

He stationed some soldiers all through Edom. The whole nation of Edom was brought under David’s rule. The Lord helped him win his battles everywhere he went.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, kept the records.

1 Kings 10:9

May the Lord your God be praised. He takes great delight in you. He placed you on the throne of Israel. The Lord will love Israel for all time to come. That’s why he has made you king. He knows that you will do what is fair and right.”

1 Kings 4:1

So King Solomon ruled over the whole nation of Israel.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

Psalm 119:121

I have done what is right and fair. So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly.

Psalm 72:2

May he rule your people in the right way. May he be fair to those among your people who are hurting.

Psalm 75:2

You say, “I choose the appointed time to judge people. And I judge them fairly.

Psalm 89:14

Your kingdom is built on what is right and fair. Your faithful love leads the way in front of you.

Isaiah 9:7

There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good. Do what is fair in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God who rules over all will have mercy on you. After all, you are the only ones left in the family line of Joseph.

Amos 5:24

I want you to treat others fairly. So let fair treatment roll on just as a river does! Always do what is right. Let right living flow along like a stream that never runs dry!

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.

1 Samuel 14:47

After Saul became the king of Israel, he fought against Israel’s enemies who were all around them. He went to war against Moab, Ammon and Edom. He fought against the kings of Zobah and the Philistines. No matter where he went, he punished his enemies.