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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Methegammah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/m/methegammah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/8-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/m/methegammah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Methegammah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/m/metheg.htm" title="Metheg">◄</a> Methegammah <a href="/topical/m/metheg-ammah.htm" title="Metheg-Ammah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Methegammah is a term found in the Old Testament, specifically in <a href="/2_samuel/8.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a>, which states, "Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Methegammah from the hand of the Philistines." The Berean Standard Bible uses the term "Methegammah," which has been a subject of scholarly debate regarding its precise meaning and location.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>The reference to Methegammah occurs during the period of King David's military campaigns, which were instrumental in establishing Israel as a dominant power in the region. This era was marked by David's efforts to secure Israel's borders and subdue surrounding hostile nations, including the Philistines, who were perennial adversaries of Israel.<br><br><b>Interpretation and Meaning</b><br><br>The term "Methegammah" is often interpreted as a proper noun, possibly referring to a specific location or stronghold. Some scholars suggest that it might be another name for the city of Gath, one of the principal cities of the Philistines. This interpretation is supported by the parallel account in <a href="/1_chronicles/18.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a>, which states, "Later, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines."<br><br>The Hebrew word "Methegammah" is somewhat enigmatic, and its etymology is not entirely clear. Some translations and interpretations suggest it could mean "bridle of the mother city," implying a strategic or central location that, once captured, would signify control over the surrounding region.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the capture of Methegammah underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to David and the Israelites. It highlights David's role as a divinely appointed king who was successful in expanding and securing the territory of Israel. This victory over the Philistines is seen as part of God's providential plan to establish Israel as a nation under His covenant.<br><br>David's military successes, including the capture of Methegammah, are often viewed as manifestations of God's favor and faithfulness to His people. These victories are not merely historical events but are imbued with spiritual significance, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the importance of obedience to His will.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the exact identification of Methegammah remains uncertain, its mention in the biblical narrative serves as a testament to David's leadership and the divine assistance he received in his military endeavors. The capture of this location symbolizes the broader theme of God's deliverance and the establishment of Israel as a nation under His guidance.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Methegammah</span><p>(<i>bridle of the metropolis</i>), a place which David took from the Philistines, apparently in his last war with them. (<a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a>) Ammah may be taken as meaning "mother-city" or "metropolis," comp. (<a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19</a>) and Metheg-he-Ammah "the bridle of the mother-city" --viz. of Gath, the chief town of the Philistines.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Bridle of the mother, a figurative name for a chief city, as in <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a>, "David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines" (R.V., "took the bridle of the mother-city"); i.e., subdued their capital or strongest city, viz., Gath (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">METHEG-AMMAH</span><p>me-theg-am'-a, meth-eg-am'-a (mathegh ha-'ammah, "bridle of the metropolis"; Septuagint ten aphorismenen): It is probable that the place-name Metheg-Ammah in <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a> the King James Version should be rendered as in the Revised Version (British and American), "the bridle of the mother city," i.e. Gath, since we find in the parallel passage in <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a> gath ubhenotheha, "Gath and her daughters," i.e. daughter towns. The Septuagint has an entirely different reading: "and David took the tribute out of the hand of the Philistines," showing that they had a different text from what we now have in the Hebrew. The text is evidently corrupt. If a place is intended its site is unknown, but it must have been in the Philistine plain and in the vicinity of Gath.<br><br>H. Porter<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/methegammah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Methegammah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> vicinity of Gath. H. Porter. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Methegammah</b> (1<br> Occurrence). 2 Samuel 8:1 And after this it came to pass that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methegammah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/metheg.htm"><span class="l">Metheg (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 8:1 And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and<br> subdued them: and David took <b>Methegammah</b> out of the hand of the Philistines. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/metheg.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/metheg-ammah.htm"><span class="l">Metheg-ammah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Metheg-ammah. <b>Methegammah</b>, Metheg-ammah. Meth'eg-am'mah . Easton's Bible<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> (See JPS WBS). <b>Methegammah</b>, Metheg-ammah. Meth'eg-am'mah . <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/metheg-ammah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ammah.htm"><span class="l">Ammah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 8:1 And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and<br> subdued them: and David took <b>Methegammah</b> out of the hand of the Philistines. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ammah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath.htm"><span class="l">Gath (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> its east edge. It is noticed on monuments about BC 1500. (see <b>METHEGAMMAH</b>.).<br> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GATH. gath (gath; Septuagint <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath.htm - 26k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Methegammah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a></span><br />And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took <span class="boldtext">Methegammah</span> out of the hand of the Philistines.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/methegammah.htm">Methegammah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/metheg-ammah.htm">Metheg-ammah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/metheg.htm">Metheg (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/meth'eg-am'mah.htm">Meth'eg-am'mah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ammah.htm">Ammah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bit.htm">Bit (46 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bridle.htm">Bridle (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath (44 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/m/metheg.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Metheg"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Metheg" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/m/metheg-ammah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Metheg-Ammah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Metheg-Ammah" /></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="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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>