2 Samuel 8:8
New International Version
From Tebah and Berothai, towns that belonged to Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze.

New Living Translation
along with a large amount of bronze from Hadadezer’s towns of Tebah and Berothai.

English Standard Version
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took very much bronze.

Berean Standard Bible
And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze.

King James Bible
And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

New King James Version
Also from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze.

New American Standard Bible
And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze.

NASB 1995
From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze.

NASB 1977
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a very large amount of bronze.

Amplified Bible
And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took an immense quantity of bronze.

Christian Standard Bible
King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities.

American Standard Version
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

Contemporary English Version
He also took a lot of bronze from the cities of Betah and Berothai, which had belonged to Hadadezer.

English Revised Version
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
King David also took a large quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer's cities.

Good News Translation
He also took a great quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities ruled by Hadadezer.

International Standard Version
He also confiscated a vast quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities under Hadadezer's control.

Majority Standard Bible
And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze.

NET Bible
From Tebah and Berothai, Hadadezer's cities, King David took a great deal of bronze.

New Heart English Bible
From Tebah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took a very great amount of bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took very much brass.

World English Bible
From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David has taken very much bronze.

Young's Literal Translation
and from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, hath king David taken very much brass.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And out of Bete, and out of Beroth, cities of Adarezer, king David took an exceeding great quantity of brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from Betah and Beeroth, cities of Hadadezer, king David took an exceedingly great amount of brass.

New American Bible
From Tebah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David removed a very large quantity of bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
From Betah and from Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great amount of bronze.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And from Tebah and from Berothai, cities of Hadarezer, King David took a great quantity of brass and brought it to Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And King David took very much brass and he brought them to Jerusalem from Tebakh and from Bruthi, cities of Hedarezar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And from Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And king David took from Metebac, and from the choice cities of Adraazar, very much brass: with that Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the lavers, and all the furniture.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Triumphs
7And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem. 8And from Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a large amount of bronze. 9When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 18:8
And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

1 Chronicles 22:14
Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.

1 Chronicles 29:2-7
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, ...

2 Chronicles 9:15-16
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

2 Chronicles 24:13-14
So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. / When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.

Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Isaiah 60:9
Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.

Ezekiel 27:12
Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Acts 17:29
Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!


Treasury of Scripture

And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass.

1 Chronicles 18:8
Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.

Tibhath, chun.

exceeding

1 Chronicles 22:14,16
Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto…

1 Chronicles 29:7
And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.

2 Chronicles 4:1-18
Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof…

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2 Samuel 8
1. David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites
3. He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians
9. Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him
11. David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God
14. He puts garrisons in Edom
16. David's officers














And from Betah and Berothai
These locations, Betah and Berothai, are significant as they represent territories under the control of Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. The mention of these cities highlights the extent of David's military campaigns and his success in expanding Israel's influence. The exact locations of Betah and Berothai are not definitively known today, but they are believed to be in the region of modern-day Syria. This reflects the historical context of David's reign, where he was consolidating power and securing Israel's borders against neighboring threats. The capture of these cities signifies God's favor upon David, fulfilling the promise of expanding Israel's territory.

cities of Hadadezer
Hadadezer was a powerful king of Zobah, a Syrian kingdom. His name, meaning "Hadad is my help," refers to the storm god worshiped in the region, indicating the polytheistic culture surrounding Israel. The mention of Hadadezer's cities being taken by David underscores the theme of God's sovereignty over the nations. It illustrates the biblical narrative of God using Israel to demonstrate His power and supremacy over other deities and kingdoms. This victory over Hadadezer is a testament to God's promise to David of establishing his kingdom and subduing his enemies.

King David took
This phrase emphasizes David's role as a divinely appointed leader and warrior. The Hebrew root for "took" (לָקַח, laqach) often implies seizing or acquiring, which in this context, reflects David's active role in expanding his kingdom through military conquest. David's actions are seen as fulfilling God's covenant with him, where God promised to make David's name great and give him rest from his enemies (2 Samuel 7:9-11). This conquest is not merely a political maneuver but a fulfillment of divine prophecy and a step towards establishing a kingdom that would ultimately lead to the coming of the Messiah.

a great amount of bronze
Bronze, a valuable metal in ancient times, was used for various purposes, including the construction of the temple and the making of weapons and tools. The acquisition of a "great amount of bronze" signifies not only the material wealth gained through these victories but also the resources necessary for future endeavors, particularly the building of the temple by Solomon, David's son. This accumulation of resources can be seen as God's provision for the future of Israel, ensuring that the nation is equipped for both spiritual and physical prosperity. Theologically, it points to the idea that God equips His people with what they need to fulfill His purposes.

(8) Betah and from Berothai.--There is no satisfactory clue to the situation of these places. For Betah 1Chronicles 18:8 has Tibhath in the Hebrew, a mere transposition of the letters; and for Berothai, Chun. Berothah is mentioned in Ezekiel 47:16, as on the boundary of Palestine between Hamath and Sibraim. It is said in 1Chronicles 18:8, that "Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass," of "the exceeding much brass" here captured. The LXX., and from it the Vulgate, has inserted the same notice here. It is very doubtful whether the metal intended was brass (copper and zinc) or simply copper, or, more probably, bronze (copper and tin). Some centuries earlier great quantities of copper were carried from Syria to Egypt.

Verse 8. - Betah... Barothai. Of these cities nothing certain is known, and in 1 Chronicles 18:8 the names are changed to Tibhath and Chun. An interesting addition is made there, inserted also by the LXX. in this place, that it was from this brass (that is, copper) that Solomon made the great laver, the pillars, and many other vessels for the temple service.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And from Betah
וּמִבֶּ֥טַח (ū·mib·be·ṭaḥ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 984: Betah -- a place in Aram (Syria)

and Berothai,
וּמִבֵּֽרֹתַ֖י (ū·mib·bê·rō·ṯay)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1268: Berothah -- a place near Hamath

cities
עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Hadadezer,
הֲדַדְעָ֑זֶר (hă·ḏaḏ·‘ā·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1909: Hadadezer -- 'Hadad is help(er)', an Aramean (Syrian) king

King
הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

took
לָקַ֞ח (lā·qaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

a great
מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

amount
הַרְבֵּ֥ה (har·bêh)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great

of bronze.
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base


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