Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you.”
2 Samuel 8:15 - English Standard Version 2016 So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So David reigned over all Israel, and executed justice and righteousness for all his people. American Standard Version (1901) And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people. Common English Bible David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people. Catholic Public Domain Version And David reigned over all of Israel. And David accomplished judgment and justice with all his people. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And David reigned over all Israel: and David did judgment and justice to all his people. |
Absalom would say to him, “See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you.”
Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.”
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.
Then he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became David’s servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.
Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the Lord loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.”
So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people.
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them.