2 Samuel 8:4
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.”2 Samuel 8:4
What Does 2 Samuel 8:4 Mean?
2 Samuel 8:4 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 8:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 11:6“And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.”1 Chronicles 18:4“And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots.”Joshua 11:9“And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.”Deuteronomy 17:16“But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.”1 Kings 4:26“And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.”2 Samuel 10:18“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.”1 Kings 10:26“And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.”Psalms 20:7“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”Psalms 33:16“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”Jeremiah 17:25“Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.”
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