2 Samuel 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 8:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:6 — KJV
“Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
— 2 Samuel 8:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:6 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 8:6
“Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:6: then, david, put
“And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:6: david, put, garrisons
“And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:6: david, put, garrisons
“And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:6: david, put, syria
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:6: david, put, became
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