2 Samuel 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 8:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. Ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:3 — KJV
“David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer”
— 2 Samuel 8:3 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:3 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 8:3
“And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. Hadarezer: or, Hadadezer”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:3: david, smote, hadadezer
“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. Damascus: Heb. Darmesek”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:3: david, king, zobah
“Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; Tou: also called, Toi”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:3: david, also, king
“He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire...: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:3: david, also, son
“And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. river: that is, Euphrates Shophach: also called, Shobach”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:3: also, went, river
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