2 Samuel 8:15 “Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righte…”

2 Samuel 8:15

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

World English Bible

David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.

American Standard Version

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus Dauid reigned ouer all Israel, and executed iudgement and iustice vnto all his people.

Darby Translation

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.

Young's Literal Translation

And David reigneth over all Israel, and David is doing judgment and righteousness to all his people,

Bible in Basic English

And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.

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Cross references

“over all Israel”

2 Samuel 3:12 2 Samuel 5:5

2 Samuel 3:12 · BSB

Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”

2 Samuel 5:5 · BSB

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

“David executed”

Psalm 89:14 Amos 5:15 Psalm 72:2 1 Chronicles 18:14 Psalm 75:2 Psalm 101:1–8

Psalm 89:14 · BSB

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Amos 5:15 · BSB

Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Psalm 72:2 · BSB

May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

1 Chronicles 18:14 · BSB

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

Psalm 75:2 · BSB

“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.

Psalm 101:1–8 · BSB

I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

16Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

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