2 Samuel 8:7

King James Version:

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And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

Complete Jewish Bible:

David took the gold shields which Hadad'ezer's servants were wearing and brought them to Yerushalayim.

Berean Standard Bible:

And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.

American Standard Version:

And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And David^{H1732} took^{H3947} the shields^{H7982} of gold^{H2091} that were on the servants^{H5650} of Hadadezer^{H1909}, and brought^{H935} them to Jerusalem^{H3389}.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:7

2 Samuel 8:7 is a verse that captures a moment in the military exploits of King David, highlighting the expansion of his power and the accumulation of wealth as he established Jerusalem as the political and religious center of Israel. The verse is set within the broader context of David's reign, which is characterized by his successful military campaigns and the consolidation of the Israelite kingdom.

In this particular verse, David confiscates the golden shields from the servants of Hadadezer, who was likely a vassal king or ally of the Aramean state. The act of taking these shields signifies a victory in battle and the subsequent appropriation of the spoils of war, which was a common practice in the ancient world. Golden shields would have been symbols of wealth and military prowess, and their capture would have been both a material gain and a psychological blow to the defeated party.

The historical context of this verse reflects the geopolitical dynamics of the time, where military success was closely tied to economic prosperity and political influence. By bringing the gold shields to Jerusalem, David not only enriches his capital but also visibly demonstrates his dominance over foreign powers, reinforcing his legitimacy as king and the emerging prominence of Jerusalem as a city of great importance.

The themes present in 2 Samuel 8:7 include the glory and power of David's kingdom, the role of military conquest in establishing national wealth, and the centralization of power and resources in Jerusalem. This verse also touches on the religious significance of Jerusalem, as the city becomes adorned with the spoils of war, which could be seen as a dedication of the fruits of victory to God, aligning with the religious worldview of the time that saw military success as a sign of divine favor.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1732
   There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּוִד
   Transliteration: Dâvid
   Pronunciation: daw-veed'
   Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7982
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁלֶט
   Transliteration: sheleṭ
   Pronunciation: sheh'-let
   Description: from שָׁלַט; probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. protecting the person); shield.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2091
   There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָהָב
   Transliteration: zâhâb
   Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5650
   There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶבֶד
   Transliteration: ʻebed
   Pronunciation: eh'-bed
   Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1909
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הֲדַדְעֶזֶר
   Transliteration: Hădadʻezer
   Pronunciation: had-ad-eh'-zer
   Description: from הֲדַד and עֵזֶר; Hadad (is his) help; Hadadezer, a Syrian king; Hadadezer. Compare הֲדַרְעֶזֶר.
   
7. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3389
   There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
   Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
   Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
   Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem.