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2 Samuel 8:6-8
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 8:6-8
New Catholic Bible
6 He then established garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and they became his subjects and brought him tribute.[a] The Lord brought David victory wherever he went.
7 David also took the gold shields that were carried by the guards of Hadadezer, and he brought them to Jerusalem. 8 In addition, from Bethah and Berothai, towns belonging to Hadadezer, David removed an immense quantity of bronze.
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- 2 Samuel 8:6 Tribute: this tax on a conquered people was a way of recognizing and supporting those who were victorious in battle.
