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He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every two lengths of them were put to death, and the third length was allowed to live. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> David also conquered the land of Moab. He made the people lie down on the ground in a row, and he measured them off in groups with a length of rope. He measured off two groups to be executed for every one group to be spared. The Moabites who were spared became David’s subjects and paid him tribute money. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he defeated Moab and he measured them with a line, making them lie down on the ground. Two lines he measured to be put to death, and one full line to be spared. And the Moabites became servants to David and brought tribute. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he defeated Moab. Forcing them down to the ground, he measured them off with a line. With two lines he measured off those to be put to death, and with one full line those to be kept alive. So the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought tribute. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and a full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He also struck Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He defeated Moab, and measured them with a length of rope, making them lie down on the ground; he measured two lengths to [choose those to] put to death, and one full length to [choose those to] be kept alive. And the [surviving] Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on the ground, he measured them off with a cord. He measured every two cord lengths of those to be put to death and one full length of those to be kept alive. So the Moabites became David’s subjects and brought tribute. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on the ground, he measured them off with a cord. He measured every two cord lengths of those to be put to death and one length of those to be kept alive. So the Moabites became David&#8217s subjects and brought tribute. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he smote Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David also defeated the Moabites. Then he made their soldiers lie down on the ground, and he measured them off with a rope. He would measure off two lengths of the rope and have those men killed, then he would measure off one length and let those men live. The people of Moab had to accept David as their ruler and pay taxes to him. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he smote Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full fine to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought presents. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He also defeated Moab, made the Moabites lie down on the ground, and measured them with a rope. He measured two lengths which were to be killed, and one length which was to be spared. So the Moabites became David's subjects and paid taxes [to him]. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he defeated the Moabites. He made the prisoners lie down on the ground and put two out of every three of them to death. So the Moabites became his subjects and paid taxes to him. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> David also conquered Moab, then measured them with a cord, making them lie down on the ground. He executed everyone measured out in each two lengths' measurement of the cord, but spared the ones measured out by every third length. Then the Moabites were placed under servitude to David, and made to pay tribute. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/net/2_samuel/8.htm">NET Bible</a> He defeated the Moabites. He made them lie on the ground and then used a rope to measure them off. He put two-thirds of them to death and spared the other third. The Moabites became David's subjects and brought tribute. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He struck Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. The Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines he measured to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts. <a href="/web/2_samuel/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. The Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he strikes Moab, and measures them with a line, causing them to lie down on the earth, and he measures two lines to put to death, and the fullness of the line to keep alive, and the Moabites are for servants to David, bearers of a present. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he smiteth Moab, and measureth them with a line, causing them to lie down on the earth, and he measureth two lines to put to death, and the fulness of the line to keep alive, and the Moabites are to David for servants, bearers of a present. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will smite Moab, and measure them with a cord, laying them down upon the earth; and he will measure with two cords to put to death, and a full cord to save alive. And Moab will be to David for servants, lifting up gifts.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he defeated Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the earth: and he measured with two lines, one to put to death, and one to save alive: and Moab was made to serve David under tribute. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he struck Moab, and he measured them with a line, leveling them to the ground. Now he measured with two lines, one to kill, and one to keep alive. And Moab was made to serve David under tribute. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He also defeated Moab and measured them with a line. Making them lie down on the ground, he measured two lengths of line for death, and a full length for life. Thus the Moabites became subject to David, paying tribute. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He also defeated the Moabites and, making them lie down on the ground, measured them off with a cord; he measured two lengths of cord for those who were to be put to death, and one length for those who were to be spared. And the Moabites became servants to David and brought tribute.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he defeated the Moabites, making them tie down on the ground, and measured them with a line; and he measured two lines to be put to death and one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants and brought tribute. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he struck the Moabites and he measured them with a cord and made them lie down on the ground, and he measured two cords to kill and a full cord to keep alive, and the Moabites were Servants to David, offerers of offerings<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he smote Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought presents. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David smote Moab, and measured them out with lines, having laid them down on the ground: and there were two lines for slaying, and two lines he kept alive: and Moab became servants to David, yielding tribute. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/8-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=2000" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/8.htm">David's Triumphs</a> 1Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2<a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">David also defeated</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">the Moabites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: haš·kêḇ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">made them lie down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">on the ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4058.htm" title="4058: way·mad·də·ḏêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To measure. A primitive root: properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure; figuratively, to be extended.">and measured them off</a> <a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: ba·ḥe·ḇel (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">with a cord.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4058.htm" title="4058: way·mad·dêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To measure. A primitive root: properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure; figuratively, to be extended.">He measured off</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê- (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">with two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: ḥă·ḇā·lîm (N-mp) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">lengths</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lə·hā·mîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">those to be put to death,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4393.htm" title="4393: ū·mə·lō (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Fullness, that which fills. Rarely mlowf; or mlow,; from male'; fulness.">and with one</a> <a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: ha·ḥe·ḇel (Art:: N-ms) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">length</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: lə·ha·ḥă·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">those to be spared.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">So the Moabites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">subject</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and brought him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">tribute.</a> 3David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a> I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a> They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. <a href="/amos/9-12.htm">Amos 9:12</a> that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. <a href="/zephaniah/2-9.htm">Zephaniah 2:9</a> Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">1 Chronicles 18:2</a> David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/judges/11-24.htm">Judges 11:24</a> Do you not possess whatever your god Chemosh grants you? So also, we possess whatever the LORD our God has granted us. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Deuteronomy 2:9</a> Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.” <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a> After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4-5</a> Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. / But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a> Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a> And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a> Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-33</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.he smote<a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a> I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.<a href="/judges/3-29.htm">Judges 3:29,30</a> And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man… <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a> So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.measured<a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">2 Samuel 12:31</a> And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.And so<a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6,12-14</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went… <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">2 Kings 1:1</a> Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.<a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4-27</a> And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool… brought gifts<a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">1 Samuel 10:27</a> But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.<a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a> And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.<a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10,11</a> The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-23.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-22.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">Line</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ruth/3-15.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/judges/3-29.htm">Moabites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/judges/3-18.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-18.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-18.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Line</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Moabites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 8</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a> 3. <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him</a> 11. <a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God</a> 14. <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">He puts garrisons in Edom</a> 16. <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">David's officers</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>David also defeated the Moabites The Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and had a complex relationship with Israel. Historically, Moab was located east of the Dead Sea. The defeat of the Moabites by David signifies the expansion of his kingdom and the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies. This victory also reflects the ongoing conflict between Israel and Moab, which began during the Exodus (Numbers 22-24) and continued through the period of the Judges (<a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Judges 3:12-30</a>).made them lie down on the ground This phrase indicates a position of submission and vulnerability. In ancient Near Eastern warfare, defeated enemies were often made to lie prostrate as a sign of their defeat and subjugation. This act symbolizes the complete control David had over the Moabites after their defeat.and measured them off with a cord Measuring with a cord was a method used to determine the fate of captives. This practice is not widely documented outside of this passage, but it suggests a systematic approach to dealing with the defeated Moabites. The use of a cord implies a deliberate and calculated decision-making process by David.He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death The decision to put two-thirds of the Moabite captives to death may seem harsh, but it reflects the brutal realities of ancient warfare. This act served as a deterrent to rebellion and ensured the security of David's kingdom. It also highlights the seriousness with which David approached the consolidation of his rule.and with one length those to be spared The sparing of one-third of the Moabites demonstrates a measure of mercy and pragmatism. By allowing some to live, David ensured that there would be a population left to serve and pay tribute, thus maintaining the economic stability of the region. This act of sparing also aligns with the biblical theme of mercy amidst judgment.So the Moabites became subject to David The subjugation of the Moabites under David's rule fulfilled the divine mandate for Israel to have dominion over its enemies. This subjugation is a precursor to the peace and prosperity that characterized David's reign and foreshadows the ultimate reign of Christ, who will have dominion over all nations.and brought him tribute Tribute was a common practice in the ancient Near East, where defeated nations paid goods or money to their conquerors as a sign of submission and allegiance. The tribute from the Moabites not only enriched David's kingdom but also demonstrated the fulfillment of God's promise to bless Israel and establish David's throne. This act of bringing tribute can be seen as a type of the homage that all nations will one day bring to Christ, the ultimate King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his military prowess and leadership, who is central to this passage as he subdues the Moabites. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moabites.htm">Moabites</a> A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with Israel. They are descendants of Lot and have a complex history with the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/m/measuring_with_a_cord.htm">Measuring with a Cord</a> A method used by David to determine the fate of the Moabites, symbolizing judgment and subjugation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tribute.htm">Tribute</a> The payment made by the Moabites to David, signifying their submission and acknowledgment of his authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> David's victory over the Moabites demonstrates God's hand in establishing and expanding the kingdom of Israel. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty over nations and leaders. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a> The act of measuring the Moabites reflects both judgment and mercy. While some were put to death, others were spared, illustrating the balance of justice and grace in God's dealings. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_authority.htm">Submission to Authority</a> The Moabites' tribute to David is a reminder of the importance of recognizing and submitting to God-ordained authority. Christians are called to respect and honor those in leadership positions. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_its_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Its Lessons</a> Understanding the historical context of Israel's conflicts with neighboring nations can provide insights into God's unfolding plan and His faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 8</a> <a href="/q/does_2_sam_8_2_conflict_with_earlier_moab_ties.htm">In 2 Samuel 8:2, does the severe treatment of the Moabites conflict with the earlier friendly interactions noted elsewhere, suggesting an inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/do_records_confirm_moabites'_defeat.htm">Are there any archeological or historical records that confirm the subjugation and sudden defeat of the Moabites (Judges 3:28–30)? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_psalm_63_9-10_events.htm">Psalm 63:9–10 depicts David’s enemies meeting violent ends—where is historical or archeological evidence of such events? </a> <a href="/q/why_exaggerate_david's_kingdom's_power.htm">Why does the biblical account of David’s reign exaggerate his kingdom’s power compared to historical evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) He smote Moab.--David's former friendly relations with Moab (probably connected with his own descent from Ruth), are mentioned in <a href="/context/1_samuel/22-3.htm" title="And David went there to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said to the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray you, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.">1Samuel 22:3-4</a>. The cause of his entire change of bearing towards them is not certainly known, but according to Jewish tradition the Moabites had proved false to their trust, and had put to death David's father and mother. This is not unlikely, as his parents are never mentioned again after they were left in Moab. Others think that the Moabites had been guilty of some treachery towards David in his war with the Syrians and Ammonites. The two suppositions are quite consistent, and both may have been true. Many writers see in this conquest at least a partial fulfilment of the prophecy in <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm" title="I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.">Numbers 24:17</a>.With two lines.--This expression with the "one full line" of the next clause is equivalent to saying that David measured off the bodies of his prostrate enemies with a line divided into three equal parts. When they had been made to lie down upon the ground, side by side, the line was stretched over them. Such as were found under the two first parts of it were put to death, those under the third part were spared, thus two-thirds of all the Moabite men perished. There is no mention of this in <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm" title="And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.">1Chronicles 18:2</a>.Brought gifts.--A frequent euphemism for paid tribute. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm" title="Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.">2Samuel 8:6</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - He smote Moab. In the previous history we find David and Moab on such friendly terms that he entrusted his father and mother into their king's keeping (<a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">1 Samuel 22:3, 4</a>). Now he not only subjugates them, but puts two-thirds or, according to the ancient versions, half of the captured combatants to death. Compared with the custom of the Romans, and with the attempt to destroy all the males in Edom, this was mild treatment; for we find Caesar in his Gallic wars putting all his prisoners to death, and using for their execution the mere phrase, "he counted them in the number of enemies," as if the killing of enemies was a matter of course. The customs of the Israelites in war were not so cruel, and this treatment of the Moabites seems to be mentioned as showing that they received exceptionally severe treatment. The justification of this is found by Jewish commentators, on the authority of the Midrash, in the supposed fact that the King of Moab had put David's father and mother to death. But as Philippson adds, even so it was an instance of the extreme barbarity of ancient warfare. Casting them down to the ground; Hebrew, making them to lie down on the ground; and so the Revised Version. It is plain that those who were made to lie on the ground were combatants who had been made prisoners, and the Hebrew seems to mean that, while they were thus prostrate, they were measured off into three divisions, whereof two were put to the sword, and one permitted to live. All the versions, however, understand that only half were put to death, making the sense to be that he measured them with two cords, one to kill, and one full cord - one, that is, of larger size, to save alive. We get no help from <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">1 Chronicles 18:2</a>, where this treatment of the Moabites is omitted. It is probable that it was in this war that Benaiah slew "two lion-like men of Moab" (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a>), who were its champions and perhaps members of the royal house. They brought gifts means that they paid an annual tribute; but the phrase shows that, though now they were David's servants, that is, subjects, yet that they were left in possession of their independence, and that their internal affairs were managed by native authorities. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/8-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[David] also defeated וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the Moabites, מוֹאָ֗ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled made them lie down הַשְׁכֵּ֣ב (haš·kêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> To lie down on the ground, אַ֔רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and he measured them off וַֽיְמַדְּדֵ֤ם (way·mad·də·ḏêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4058.htm">Strong's 4058: </a> To stretch, to measure, to be extended with a cord. בַּחֶ֙בֶל֙ (ba·ḥe·ḇel) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin He measured off וַיְמַדֵּ֤ד (way·mad·dêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4058.htm">Strong's 4058: </a> To stretch, to measure, to be extended with two שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) lengths חֲבָלִים֙ (ḥă·ḇā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin those to be put to death, לְהָמִ֔ית (lə·hā·mîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill and with one וּמְלֹ֥א (ū·mə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4393.htm">Strong's 4393: </a> Fullness, that which fills length הַחֶ֖בֶל (ha·ḥe·ḇel) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin those to be spared. לְהַחֲי֑וֹת (lə·ha·ḥă·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive So the Moabites מוֹאָב֙ (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled became וַתְּהִ֤י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be subject לַעֲבָדִ֖ים (la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant to David לְדָוִ֔ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and brought him נֹשְׂאֵ֥י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take tribute. מִנְחָֽה׃ (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 8:2 He struck Moab and measured them (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 8:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 8:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 8:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 8:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>