Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and
King James Version
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
Holman Bible
Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.
International Standard Version
David erected garrisons in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, placing the Arameans under servitude to him, and they paid tribute to him.
A Conservative Version
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus, and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
American Standard Version
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
Amplified
Then David put garrisons among the Arameans in Damascus, and the Arameans became his servants and brought tribute. The Lord helped David wherever he went.
Bible in Basic English
And David put armed forces in Aram of Damascus: and the Aramaeans became servants to David and gave him offerings. And the Lord made David overcome wherever he went.
Darby Translation
And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And Jehovah preserved David whithersoever he went.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will put garrisons in Aram of Damascus: and Aram will be to David for servants, lifting up gifts. And Jehovah saved David in all which he went
King James 2000
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.
Lexham Expanded Bible
David placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, so Aram became servants of David, bringing tribute. Yahweh protected David everywhere he went.
Modern King James verseion
And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus. And the Syrians became servants to David, bringing gifts. And Jehovah preserved David wherever he went.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the Syrians became servants to David paying tribute. And thus the LORD saved David in all that he went to.
NET Bible
David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David's subjects and brought tribute. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
New Heart English Bible
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. The LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
The Emphasized Bible
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus, and the Syrians became David's, as servants bringing gifts, - and so Yahweh gave victory unto David, whithersoever he went.
Webster
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
World English Bible
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
Youngs Literal Translation
and David putteth garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and Aram is to David for a servant, bearing a present; and Jehovah saveth David whithersoever he hath gone;
Themes
Damascus » Laid under tribute to david
God » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
Hadadezer » King of zobah, vanquished by david
Preservation » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
divine Providence » Sustaining » Preserving the faithful
Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
Syria » Minor kingdoms within the region » Damascus
Syria » David » Garrisoned and made tributary
Syria » More properly the country around damascus
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Military Victories Continue
5
The Syrians of Damascus sent an army to help King Hadadezer. David attacked it and killed twenty-two thousand men.
6 Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and
Cross References
2 Samuel 8:14
He put troops everywhere in Edom. All the Edomites were David's subjects. Everywhere David went Jehovah gave him victories.
2 Samuel 7:9
I was with you wherever you went. I destroyed all your enemies in front of you. I will make your name famous like the names of the greatest people on earth.
1 Samuel 13:3
Jonathan defeated the Philistine troops at Geba. The Philistines heard about it. With the sounding of the trumpet throughout the land, Saul announced: Let the Hebrews listen!
1 Samuel 14:1
Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor: Come and let us go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side. He did not tell his father.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to the young man: Let us cross over to the camp of those heathen Philistines. Maybe Jehovah will help us. If he does, nothing can keep him from giving us the victory no matter how few of us there are.
1 Samuel 14:15
There was panic among the army in the field. All the troops in the military post trembled with fear. The raiding party also trembled in fear. The earth shook, and there was a panic sent from God.
2 Samuel 3:18
Do it now! This is what Jehovah said about David: 'I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and all their other enemies through my servant David.'
2 Samuel 8:2
He defeated the Moabites. He made the prisoners lie down on the ground and put two out of every three of them to death. So the Moabites became his subjects and paid taxes to him.
2 Samuel 23:14
David was on a fortified hill. A group of Philistines occupied Bethlehem.
1 Chronicles 18:13
He put troops in Edom, and all its people became David's subjects. Everywhere David went Jehovah gave him victories.
2 Chronicles 17:2
He stationed troops in the fortified cities of Judah. He also put troops in the Judean countryside, and in the cities that Asa had captured in the territory of Ephraim.
Psalm 5:11-12
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them ever sing for joy because you defend them. Let those who love your name exult in you.
Psalm 18:34-46
He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an archer's bow of bronze.
Psalm 121:7-8
Jehovah will protect you from all evil. He will protect (preserve) you.
Psalm 140:7
O Lord Jehovah [Almighty], the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalm 144:1-2
David: Blessed be my rock (strength) Jehovah. He trained my hands to fight and my fingers to do battle,
Proverbs 21:31
The horse has prepared the day of battle. However, deliverance is from Jehovah.