2 Samuel 8:5

And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 8:5

BSB
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand men.
AKJV
And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
CPDV
And the Syrians of Damascus arrived, so that they might bring reinforcements to Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. And David struck down twenty-two thousand men of the Syrians.
ERV
And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David smote of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
NHEB
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David struck of the Arameans two and twenty thousand men.
SMT
And Aram of Damascus will come to help Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and David will strike of Aram twenty and two thousand men.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:5

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Overview of 2 Samuel 8:5
Summary
Reinforcements defeated in massive military casualty
Place
Damascus
Event
David defeats Syrian army
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History