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Securing the Victory
Commentators explain that David secured his victory by establishing 'garrisons.' While this could mean appointing civil governors, most scholars believe it refers to military outposts. This, combined with the Syrians paying 'tribute' (not just gifts), shows David established firm political and military control, making Syria a subject nation.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 8:6
18th Century
Theologian
Garrisons - The word is used for “officers” in 1 Kings 4:5 and 1 Kings 4:19, and some believe this is its meaning he…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:6
19th Century
Bishop
Garrisons. —The primary meaning of this word in the original language is something placed, and then placed over.…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:6
17th Century
Pastor
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus
Which was Coele-Syria, and lay between Libanus and Antilibanus, the ch…
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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 …