13 David made a reputation for himself when he returned from striking down 18,000 Edomites[a] in the Valley of Salt.[b](A) 14 He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David.(B) The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 8:13 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read Arameans; 1Ch 18:12
  2. 2 Samuel 8:13 = the Dead Sea region

12 Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. 13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends