2 Samuel 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:1 — by Collins Asein
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2 Samuel 8:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:1 — KJV
“And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Methegammah: or, the bridle of Ammah”
— 2 Samuel 8:1 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 8:1
“Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:1: after, came, pass
“And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:1: came, pass, david
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:1: after, came, pass
“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. following: Heb. after”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:1: after, came, pass
“And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:1: after, came, pass
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