Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 8". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/2-samuel-8.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 8". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
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Introduction
1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, 'bewilderment.'
Verse 1
8:1 capital (k-23) 'Power of the capital' is 'Metheg-ha-ammah,' meaning, 'the Bridle of the Mother (city),' i.e. the metropolis. see 2 Samuel 20:19 ; Numbers 21:25 .
Verse 3
8:3 dominion (a-18) Or 're-establish his (David's) power.'
Verse 10
8:10 congratulate (b-17) Lit. 'bless.'
Verse 13
8:13 Syrians (c-15) Some read 'Edomites.'
Verse 15
8:15 judgment (d-10) Or 'right,' mishpat .
Verse 18
8:18 Pelethites; (e-13) The executioners (a sort of bodyguard), and the runners.