2 Samuel 8:8 bbe — And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass.

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"And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass."

— 2 Samuel 8:8, Bible in Basic English

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“And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.”
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2 Samuel 8 — Context

And when the Aramaeans of Damascus came to the help of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, David put to the sword twenty-two thousand of the Aramaeans.

And David put armed forces in Aram of Damascus: and the Aramaeans became servants to David and gave him offerings. And the Lord made David overcome wherever he went.

And David took their gold body-covers from the servants of Hadadezer and took them to Jerusalem.

And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass.

And when Tou, king of Hamath, had news that David had overcome all the army of Hadadezer,

He sent his son Hadoram to David, with words of peace and blessing, because he had overcome Hadadezer in the fight, for Hadadezer had wars with Tou; and Hadoram took with him vessels of silver and gold and brass:

These King David made holy to the Lord, together with the silver and gold which he had taken from the nations he had overcome--

2 Samuel 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 8:8 say?

2 Samuel 8:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass.”

Where is 2 Samuel 8:8 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 8.

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 8:8.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 8:8 in?

2 Samuel 8:8 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 8:8?

2 Samuel 8:8 reads (BBE): “And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass.” 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.

2 Samuel 8:8 bbe — And from Tebah and Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great store of brass.

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