Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
2 Samuel 8 - Introduction
A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040.
David subdues the Philistines and Moabites, 2 Samuel 8:1; 2 Samuel 8:2. Smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians, 2 Samuel 8:3. Dedicates the presents he had received and the spoils to God, 2 Samuel 8:9. Conquers the Syrians again, and the Edomites, 2 Samuel 8:13; 2 Samuel 8:14. His administration of justice, and chief officers, 2 Samuel 8:15.