2 Samuel 8:6

“Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”

"Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went." - 2 Samuel 8:6
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What does 2 Samuel 8:6 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 8:6 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went." This verse is part of a passage that describes…

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Preserved and Prosperous: A Lesson from David's Triumphs

In the passage of 2 Samuel 8:6, we witness a pivotal moment in King David's reign as he solidifies his power and influence over neighboring territories. The verse states: "Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts…

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A Prayer for Strength, Leadership, and Divine Preservation

O Mighty and Sovereign Lord, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your infinite wisdom and grace. As we reflect upon the words found in 2 Samuel 8:6, "Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and…

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2 Samuel 6:8 - "And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day."
1 Samuel 8:6 - "¶ But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD."
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2 Samuel 8:8 - "And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass."
"¶ But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD." - 1 Samuel 8:6
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;"
2 Samuel 6:6 - "¶ And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it."
2 Samuel 6:23 - "Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death."
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
2 Samuel 8:9 - "¶ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,"
2 Samuel 22:6 - "The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;"
2 Samuel 22:8 - "Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth."
2 Samuel 8:15 - "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"
2 Samuel 8:7 - "And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 6:1 - "Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand."
2 Samuel 18:6 - "¶ So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;"
"And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day." - 2 Samuel 6:8
1 Samuel 2:6 - "The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up."
2 Samuel 24:6 - "Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they came to Dan-jaan, and about to Zidon,"
2 Samuel 6:9 - "And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?"
2 Samuel 6:14 - "And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod."