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The 'Bridle' of the City
Scholars explain that "Metheg-ammah" is not a literal place name but a Hebrew phrase meaning "the bridle of the mother city." By capturing this, David seized control of Gath, the most powerful Philistine city. This strategic victory, as clarified in 1 Chronicles 18:1, effectively "reined in" the Philistines' power over Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 8:1
18th Century
Theologian
Metheg-ammah must be the name of some stronghold that commanded Gath, and its capture made David master of Gath and its towns.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:1
19th Century
Bishop
Subdued them. — In its connection this implies not merely the victory of a single battle, but the reversal of the former relation …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
And after this it came to pass
After David had rest from his enemies for a time, and after the conversation he had h…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
David subdued the Philistines. They had long been troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have with the powers …