Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for 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.
A Conservative Version
And David reigned over all Israel. And David executed justice and righteousness to all 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.
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
Interlinear
Malak
Mishpat
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 8:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Military Victories Continue
14 He put garrisons in Edom; all over Edom he put garrisons, and all of Edom became servants of David. Yahweh protected David wherever he went. 15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people. 16 Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud [was] secretary.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:12
Abner sent messengers to David {where he was}, saying, "To whom does the land [belong]? {Make your covenant with me}! Look, my hand [is] with you to bring all of Israel over to you!"
2 Samuel 5:5
He reigned over Judah at Hebron [for] seven years and six months; and he reigned over all Israel and Judah at Jerusalem [for] thirty-three years.
2 Samuel 23:3-4
The God of Israel said to me, the rock of Israel has spoken; 'He who rules over mankind rules righteously, in the fear of God.
1 Chronicles 18:14
So David reigned over all Israel, and {he administered justice} and righteousness to all his people.
Psalm 45:6-7
Your throne, O God, [is] forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness [is] the scepter of your kingdom.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
Psalm 75:2
"I will indeed set an appointed time; I will judge fairly.
Psalm 78:71-72
He brought him from following nursing ewes to shepherd Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice [are] the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness come before your face.
Psalm 101:1-8
I will sing of loyal love and justice; I will sing praises to you, O Yahweh.
Isaiah 9:7
{His dominion will grow continually, and to peace there will be no end} on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and sustain it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.
Jeremiah 22:15-16
Do you reign as king because you [are] competing in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink, and he did justice and righteousness, then it was well with him?
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"Look, days [are] coming," {declares} Yahweh, "when I will raise up for David a righteous branch, and he will reign [as] king, and he will achieve success, and he will do justice and righteousness in the land.
Amos 5:15
Hate evil and love good and establish justice in the gate; perhaps Yahweh, the God of hosts, will be gracious [to] the remnant of Joseph.
Amos 5:24
But let justice roll on like the water, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.