² David also defeated the Moabites.^(A) He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every two lengths of them were put to death, and the third length was allowed to live. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.^(B)

¹⁴ not including the revenues brought in by merchants and traders. Also all the kings of Arabia^(A) and the governors of the territories brought gold and silver to Solomon.

⁸ The Ammonites^(A) brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, because he had become very powerful.