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2 Samuel 8:14

2 Samuel 8:14
And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he put garrisons in Edom,.... To keep the inhabitants in subjection to him; as their forts and strong holds came into his hands, he placed companies of soldiers in them for the said purpose; or…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He put garrisons in Edom - He repaired the strong cities which he had taken, and put garrisons in them to keep the country in awe.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 8:9-14

Here is, 1. The court made to David by the king of Hamath, who, it seems was at this time at war with the king of Zobah. He hearing of David's success against his enemy, sent his own son ambassador to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

garrisons See note on 2Sa 8:8. Stress is laid by the words throughout all Edomon the completeness with which David subjugated the country. Thus was fulfilled the first part of Isaac's prophecy (Gen…