2 Samuel 8:3 nasb — Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.

NASB

"Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River."

— 2 Samuel 8:3, NASB

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2 Samuel 8 — Context

1

Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines.

2

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.

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Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.

4

David captured from him 1,horsemen and 20,000 foot soldiers; and David hamstrung the chariot horses, but reserved enough of them for 100 chariots.

5

When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer, king of Zobah, David killed 22,Arameans.

6

Then David put garrisons among the Arameans of Damascus, and the Arameans became servants to David, bringing tribute. And the LORD helped David wherever he went.

2 Samuel 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 8:3 say?
2 Samuel 8:3 in the NASB reads: “Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.”
Where is 2 Samuel 8:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 8:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 8:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 8:3 in?
2 Samuel 8:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 8:3?
2 Samuel 8:3 reads (NASB): “Then David defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob king of Zobah, as he went to restore his rule at the River.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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