2 Samuel 8:1

New Living Translation

After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath, their largest town.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:9

And throughout all the tribes of Israel there was much discussion and argument going on. The people were saying, “The king rescued us from our enemies and saved us from the Philistines, but Absalom chased him out of the country.

2 Samuel 2:24

When Joab and Abishai found out what had happened, they set out after Abner. The sun was just going down as they arrived at the hill of Ammah near Giah, along the road to the wilderness of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 22:44

“You gave me victory over my accusers. You preserved me as the ruler over nations; people I don’t even know now serve me.

2 Samuel 5:17

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king of Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he went into the stronghold.

2 Samuel 5:25

So David did what the Lord commanded, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

2 Samuel 7:9

I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before your eyes. Now I will make your name as famous as anyone who has ever lived on the earth!

Psalm 18:43

You gave me victory over my accusers. You appointed me ruler over nations; people I don’t even know now serve me.

Psalm 60:2

You have shaken our land and split it open. Seal the cracks, for the land trembles.

Psalm 60:8

But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Hebrews 11:33

By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.

1 Samuel 7:13

So the Philistines were subdued and didn’t invade Israel again for some time. And throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the Lord’s powerful hand was raised against the Philistines.