2 Samuel 8:4

“And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.”

"And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots." - 2 Samuel 8:4
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What does 2 Samuel 8:4 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 8:4 in the King James Version reads, "And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David hocked all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots." This verse is part of a…

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Strength in the Lord: Lessons from David's Conquests

As we delve into 2 Samuel 8:4, it is vital to grasp not only the historical context but also the spiritual implications of King David's actions. The verse reads: "And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David…

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A Prayer for Courage and Wisdom in Leadership

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, humbled and grateful for Your presence in our lives. As we reflect upon the great deeds of Your servant David, recorded in the Scriptures, specifically in 2 Samuel 8:4, we are reminded of the strength and wisdom that You bestowed upon…

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2 Samuel 17:4 - "And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel."
2 Samuel 8:9 - "¶ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,"
2 Samuel 22:8 - "Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth."
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
2 Samuel 8:15 - "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people."
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