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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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Garrisons. —The primary meaning of this word in the original language is something placed, and then placed over.…
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Reformed Baptist
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus Which was Coele-Syria, and lay between Libanus and Antilibanus, the ch…
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