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A List of Victories
This verse lists the nations from which David dedicated spoils to the Lord. Scholars note a minor textual difference between this verse (mentioning Syria) and its parallel in 1 Chronicles 18:11 (mentioning Edom). This is likely due to the similarity of the Hebrew letters for 'Aram' (Syria) and 'Edom.' Since David conquered both, commentators see this not as a contradiction but as a reflection of the comprehensive nature of his God-given victories.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 8:12
18th Century
Theologian
Syria - Rather, as in 1 Chronicles 18:11, Edom, which is manifestly the correct reading, both because Edom, Moab, and Ammon are …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
Of Syria. — 1 Chronicles 18:11 reads Edom. As the two names differ in the original by only one very similar letter (th…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
Of Syria
Of Syria of Damascus, as distinct from Syriazobah, Hadadezer was king of, after mentioned; this is omitted …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 8:9–14
17th Century
Minister
All the precious things David possessed were dedicated things; they were designed for building the temple. The idols of gold David destroyed ([Refe…