2 Samuel 8:15

“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”

"And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people." - 2 Samuel 8:15
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What does 2 Samuel 8:15 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 8:15 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people." This verse comes at the end of a chapter detailing David's military victories and consolidation of power as…

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Justice and Righteousness in the Reign of David

The verse from 2 Samuel 8:15 reads, "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people." This verse not only summarizes the essence of David’s kingship but also encapsulates the core principles that should guide any leader: justice…

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A Prayer for Righteous Leadership and Justice

Heavenly Father, As we gather in your presence, we approach your throne with humbleness and reverence, reflecting on the profound truths found in Your Word, particularly in 2 Samuel 8:15, where it is written: "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and…

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2 Samuel 8:15 - "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people."
2 Samuel 15:8 - "For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD."
1 Samuel 8:15 - "And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants."
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
1 Samuel 15:8 - "And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
2 samuel 23:8-21
2 Samuel 8:8 - "And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass."
2 Samuel 2:15 - "Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David."
2 Samuel 15:15 - "And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint."
2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 15:37 - "So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 15:29 - "Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there."
2 Samuel 22:15 - "And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them."
2 Samuel 10:15 - "¶ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together."
2 Samuel 2:8 - "¶ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;"
"And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants." - 1 Samuel 8:15
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
2 Samuel 15:9 - "And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron."
2 Samuel 8:9 - "¶ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,"
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 6:15 - "So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet."
2 Samuel 22:8 - "Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"