Parallel Verses
NET Bible
David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice 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.
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.
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 placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned. 15 David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. 16 Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:12
Then Abner sent messengers to David saying, "To whom does the land belong? Make an agreement with me, and I will do whatever I can to cause all Israel to turn to you."
2 Samuel 5:5
In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
2 Samuel 23:3-4
The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
1 Chronicles 18:14
David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
Psalm 45:6-7
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
Psalm 72:2
Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.
Psalm 75:2
God says, "At the appointed times, I judge fairly.
Psalm 78:71-72
He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.
Psalm 89:14
Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
Psalm 101:1-8
A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O Lord, I will sing praises!
Isaiah 9:7
His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David's throne and over David's kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord's intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.
Jeremiah 22:15-16
Does it make you any more of a king that you outstrip everyone else in building with cedar? Just think about your father. He was content that he had food and drink. He did what was just and right. So things went well with him.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.
Amos 5:15
Hate what is wrong, love what is right! Promote justice at the city gate! Maybe the Lord, the God who commands armies, will have mercy on those who are left from Joseph.
Amos 5:24
Justice must flow like torrents of water, righteous actions like a stream that never dries up.