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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And David became famous after he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So David became even more famous when he returned from destroying 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David gat <i>him</i> a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, <i>being</i> eighteen thousand <i>men</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And David made <i>himself</i> a name when he returned from killing eighteen thousand Syrians in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David made a name <i>for himself</i> when he returned from killing eighteen thousand Arameans in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David made a name <i>for himself</i> when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David made a name <i>for himself</i> when he returned from striking down 18,000 Arameans in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David made a name <i>for himself</i> when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans (Syrians) in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David made a reputation for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in Salt Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David made a reputation for himself when he returned from striking down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David fought the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed 18,000 of their soldiers. When he returned, he built a monument. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David made a name for himself by killing 18,000 Edomites in the Dead Sea region as he returned [to Jerusalem]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David became even more famous when he returned from killing eighteen thousand Edomites in Salt Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David became famous when he returned from defeating the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18,000 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David made him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of Salt, being eighteen thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David earned a reputation when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand men of the Syrians in the Valley of Salt. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David makes a name in his turning back from his striking Aram in the Valley of Salt—eighteen thousand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David maketh a name in his turning back from his smiting Aram in the valley of Salt -- eighteen thousand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will make a name in his turning back from his smiting Aram in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />David also made himself a name, when he returned after taking Syria in the valley of the saltpits, killing eighteen thousand: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On his return, David made a name for himself by defeating eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David won a name for himself. When he returned, he killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David fought there when he returned, after he had defeated Edom in the Valley of Salt, killing eighteen thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David did battle there when he returned after he had defeated Adum in the Valley of Salt, putting to the sword eighteen thousand<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David got him a name when he returned from smiting the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, even eighteen thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David made <i>himself</i> a name: and when he returned he smote Idumea in Gebelem to <i>the number of</i> eighteen thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=2120" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/8.htm">David's Triumphs</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">a name for himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: bə·šu·ḇōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">when he returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: mê·hak·kō·w·ṯōw (Prep-m:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">from striking down</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/8083.htm" title="8083: šə·mō·w·nāh (Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">eighteen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">Edomites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: bə·ḡê- (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">in the Valley of Salt.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4417.htm" title="4417: me·laḥ (N-ms) -- Salt. From malach; properly, powder, i.e. salt"></a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1-12</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! / You have shaken the land and torn it open. Heal its fractures, for it is quaking. / You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1-13</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. / Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. / I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a></span><br />Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7</a></span><br />And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5</a></span><br />Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a></span><br />When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a></span><br />I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">2 Samuel 10:18</a></span><br />But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">1 Chronicles 19:18</a></span><br />But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a></span><br />For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David got him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.</p><p class="hdg">gat him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a></b></br> And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great <i>men</i> that <i>are</i> in the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a></b></br> Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.</p><p class="hdg">smiting [heb] his smiting </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></b></br> He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11</a></b></br> And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.</p><p class="hdg">being.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-7.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/judges/1-36.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">E'domites</a> <a href="/judges/20-44.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Famous</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-7.htm">Gat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-22.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/judges/9-45.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Striking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-19.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/genesis/30-8.htm">Won</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">E'domites</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm">Famous</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">Gat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-20.htm">Killing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-8.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-20.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">Striking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Won</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">He puts garrisons in Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></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'; 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In the ancient Near East, a "name" was synonymous with fame and honor. David's victories contributed to his legacy as a king chosen by God, fulfilling the promise that God would make his name great (<a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a>). This also prefigures the greater name of Jesus Christ, whose name is above every name (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a>).<p><b>when he returned from striking down</b><br>The phrase suggests a successful military campaign. David's return signifies not only victory but also the consolidation of his rule and the expansion of Israel's territory. This reflects God's promise to give Israel rest from their enemies (<a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">2 Samuel 7:11</a>). It also highlights David's role as a type of Christ, who defeats spiritual enemies and brings peace to His people.<p><b>eighteen thousand Edomites</b><br>The Edomites were descendants of Esau and often in conflict with Israel. This victory over Edom is significant as it fulfills the prophecy given to Rebekah that the older (Esau) would serve the younger (Jacob) (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>). The number eighteen thousand emphasizes the scale of the victory and God's favor upon David. It also foreshadows Christ's ultimate victory over all nations and spiritual powers.<p><b>in the Valley of Salt</b><br>The Valley of Salt is located near the Dead Sea, a region known for its harsh and barren landscape. This geographical detail underscores the difficulty of the campaign and the strategic importance of the victory. The Valley of Salt is also mentioned in other biblical accounts of military victories (<a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>), reinforcing the theme of God's deliverance and the establishment of His kingdom through His chosen leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his military prowess, leadership, and heart for God. In this passage, he is recognized for his victory over the Edomites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm">Edomites</a></b><br>Descendants of Esau, often in conflict with Israel. This victory over them signifies God's favor and the expansion of David's kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_salt.htm">Valley of Salt</a></b><br>A location near the Dead Sea, known for its salt deposits. It was a strategic and symbolic site of victory for David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander, who played a significant role in his military campaigns, though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is often associated with David's military successes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>A nation south of Israel, often at odds with Israel. The defeat of Edom here is part of David's broader campaign to secure Israel's borders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_victory.htm">God's Sovereignty in Victory</a></b><br>David's success is a testament to God's sovereignty and favor. Believers can trust that God is in control of their battles and victories.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_good_name.htm">The Importance of a Good Name</a></b><br>"David made a name for himself" suggests the importance of reputation. Christians are called to live in a way that honors God and reflects His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_spiritual_warfare.htm">Strategic Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David strategically engaged in battle, believers are called to be strategic in spiritual warfare, using prayer, scripture, and faith as their weapons.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's victories contributed to his legacy. Our actions today can impact future generations, encouraging us to live faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The defeat of Edom is a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to His word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_edomite_and_libnah_revolts_verified.htm">In 2 Kings 8:20–22, can the Edomite revolt and Libnah’s revolt be corroborated by any known historical or external records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_obadiah's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the book of Obadiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_14_7_vs._no_battle_evidence.htm">How does 2 Kings 14:7’s claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_confirm_isaiah_21_11-12_on_dumah.htm">How can Isaiah 21:11–12’s prophecy concerning Dumah be confirmed when archaeological evidence about its fate is so limited?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">When he returned from smiting of the Syrians.</span>--Possibly, from the similarity in the original between <span class= "ital">Syria </span>and <span class= "ital">Edom </span>(see <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm" title="David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.">2Samuel 8:3</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm" title="Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.">2Samuel 8:12</a>), the words "he smote Edom" have dropped out of the text, but this supposition is not necessary. The course of affairs appears to have been as follows:--the war was originally undertaken against the Ammonites (<a href="/context/2_samuel/10-1.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.">2Samuel 10:1-12</a>), who had obtained the aid of the Syrians. In the first campaign their combined armies were defeated (<a href="/context/2_samuel/10-13.htm" title="And Joab drew near, and the people that were with him, to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.">2Samuel 10:13-14</a>), and they sought aid from every quarter, from the tribes beyond the Euphrates, on the north (<a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm" title="And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.">2Samuel 10:16</a>), and from the Edomites on the south. David first inflicted a crushing defeat upon the allies near Hamath, and then "returned" to the south, where he again met them in "the valley of salt"--the <span class= "ital">Arabalt </span>south of the Dead Sea, this latter army being naturally chiefly composed of Edomites, and so called in <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm" title="Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.">1Chronicles 18:12</a>, and in the title of Psalms 60, but here spoken of as Syrians because the whole confederacy is called by the name of its most powerful member. David himself returned from the southern campaign; but what was done by his general, Abishai, under his orders, is naturally said to have been done by him. Meantime, when this first battle, attended with the slaughter of 18,000 men, had been won by Abishai, Joab, the general-in-chief, being set free by the victories in the north, gained another battle in the same locality, killing 12,000 (Psalms 60, title). The power of Edom was now completely broken, and the whole forces of Israel were mustered under Joab to overrun their country and destroy all its male inhabitants (<a href="/context/1_kings/11-15.htm" title="For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;">1Kings 11:15-16</a>), certain of them, however, excepted (<a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm" title="That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.">1Kings 11:17</a>), and their descendants in after ages were relentless foes of Israel. (Comp. the prophecy of Isaac, <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm" title="And by your sword shall you live, and shall serve your brother; and it shall come to pass when you shall have the dominion, that you shall break his yoke from off your neck.">Genesis 27:40</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">From smiting of the Syrians;</span> Hebrew, <span class="accented">of Aram.</span> Here "Edom" is certainly right (see <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>), unless we accept Keil's conjecture, and suppose that "he smote Edom" has dropped out of the text, and must be inserted. In the superscription of Psalm we find the wars with Aram-Naharaim (Mesopotamia) and Aram-Zobah coupled with this smiting of Edom in the valley of salt, which lay to the south of the Dead Sea, and was a fatal place to the Edomitos in their war subsequently with Amaziah (<a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a>). Such a double victory over the Arameans first, and immediately afterwards over Edom, would account for the "name," that is, the reputation, which David gained. The course of events seems to have been as follows. The Edomites, believing that David was engaged in a struggle beyond his powers with the Syrians, took the opportunity to invade Israel. But the campaign in Aram was quickly decided, and David was able to send Abishai with a detachment of his forces to repel the Edomites. On hearing of his approach, they retired before him, and, making a stand in their own territories, were defeated in the valley of salt, with the loss of eighteen thousand men (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>). In this place the victory is ascribed to David, because it was won by his general acting under his orders. For some unexplained reason, the feelings of the Israelites against Edom were very vindictive, and Joab followed with larger forces, and not only slew twelve thousand in a second battle (<a href="/psalms/60.htm">Psalm 60</a>, title), but remained six months in the country, ruthlessly putting every male to death (<a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15, 16</a>). From this time the Edomites and Israelites were implacable foes, and in later Jewish literature the Jews gave vent to their intense hatred of the Roman empire by giving it the name of Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִד֙</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֤עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a name for himself</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he returned</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֻׁב֕וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šu·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from striking down</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵהַכּוֹת֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·hak·kō·w·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eighteen</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cardinal number, eight, eighth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽלֶף׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Edomites</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aram -- Syria</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the Valley of Salt.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּגֵיא־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḡê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 8:13 David got him a name when he (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 8:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 8:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 8:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 8:14" /></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>