2 Samuel 8:12

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 8

“Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.”2 Samuel 8:12

What Does 2 Samuel 8:12 Mean?

2 Samuel 8:12 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 8:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 60:1“O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.”2 Samuel 10:14“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”Exodus 17:14“And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.”1 Chronicles 4:43“And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there unto this day.”2 Samuel 8:2“And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.”1 Chronicles 18:11“Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.”1 Samuel 27:8“And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.”1 Samuel 30:20“And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil.”2 Samuel 5:17“But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.”2 Samuel 10:6“And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men.”2 Samuel 10:11“And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.”2 Samuel 12:26“And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.”

People & Places

AmalekHadarezerMoabRehobAmalekEdomMoabZobah

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