2 Samuel 8:8

And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 8:8

BSB

And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze.

AKJV

And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

CPDV

And from Betah and Beeroth, cities of Hadadezer, king David took an exceedingly great amount of brass.

ERV

And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

NHEB

From Tebah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took a very great amount of bronze.

SMT

And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 8:8

AndfromBetahH984Proper Name LocationandfromBerothaiH1268Proper Name Location citiesH5892Noun MasculineofHadadezerH1909Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine tookH3947Verb exceedingH3966 muchH7235Verb brassH5178Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 8:8

Summary

Abundant metal resources seized from conquered cities

Place

Betah and Berothai

Event

David collects bronze

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC