Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And David reigned over all Israel. And David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
New American Standard Bible
So David reigned over all Israel; and David
King James Version
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Holman Bible
So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
International Standard Version
David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.
American Standard Version
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
Amplified
So David reigned over all Israel, and continued to administer justice and righteousness for all his people.
Bible in Basic English
And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.
Darby Translation
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will reign over all Israel; and David will be doing judgment and justice to all his people.
King James 2000
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Lexham Expanded Bible
David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
Modern King James verseion
And David reigned over all Israel. And David did judgment and justice to all his people.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David reigned over all Israel and executed right and justice unto all his people.
NET Bible
David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
New Heart English Bible
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
The Emphasized Bible
And David reigned over all Israel, - and so it was that David used to execute justice and righteousness for all his people;
Webster
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.
World English Bible
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David reigneth over all Israel, and David is doing judgment and righteousness to all his people,
Themes
David » King of israel » Justice in the administration of
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Kings » Good--exemplified » David
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 8:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Military Victories Continue
14 And he put garrisons in Edom. He put garrisons throughout all Edom, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And LORD gave victory to David wherever he went. 15 And David reigned over all Israel. And David executed justice and righteousness to all his people. 16 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:12
And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? [And] saying, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee to bring about all Israel to thee.
2 Samuel 5:5
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
2 Samuel 23:3-4
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
1 Chronicles 18:14
And David reigned over all Israel, and he executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
Psalm 45:6-7
Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever. A scepter of straightness is the scepter of thy kingdom.
Psalm 72:2
He will judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with justice.
Psalm 75:2
When I shall find the set time, I will judge uprightly;
Psalm 78:71-72
He brought him from following the ewes that have their young, to be the shepherd of Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne. Loving kindness and truth go before thy face.
Psalm 101:1-8
I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of L
Jeremiah 22:15-16
Shall thou reign, because thou strive to excel in cedar? Did not thy father eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days come, says LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Amos 5:15
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate. It may be that LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
Amos 5:24
But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.