2 Samuel 8:13
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.”2 Samuel 8:13
What Does 2 Samuel 8:13 Mean?
2 Samuel 8:13 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 8:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 11:4“And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.”2 Kings 14:7“He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.”2 Samuel 7:9“And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.”1 Chronicles 18:12“Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.”2 Samuel 22:38“I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.”2 Chronicles 25:11“And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.”2 Chronicles 26:8“And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.”Psalms 60:1“O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.”1 Chronicles 17:8“And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.”
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