2 Samuel 8:13

And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 8:13

BSB
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
AKJV
And David got him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
CPDV
David also made a name for himself when he returned from seizing Syria, in the Valley of the Salt Pits, having cut down eighteen thousand.
ERV
And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.
NHEB
And David made a name for himself when he returned from defeating the Arameans. And Abishai son of Zeruiah defeated the Edomites in the Valley of Salt-eighteen thousand.
SMT
And David will make a name in his turning back from his smiting Aram in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:13

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Overview of 2 Samuel 8:13
Summary
Major military success establishes widespread renown
Place
Valley of Salt
Event
David gains military fame
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History