Parallel Verses
Amplified
So David reigned over all Israel, and continued to administer justice and righteousness for all his people.
New American Standard Bible
So David reigned over all Israel; and David
King James Version
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Holman Bible
So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
International Standard Version
David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.
A Conservative Version
And David reigned over all Israel. And David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
American Standard Version
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
Bible in Basic English
And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.
Darby Translation
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will reign over all Israel; and David will be doing judgment and justice to all his people.
King James 2000
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Lexham Expanded Bible
David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
Modern King James verseion
And David reigned over all Israel. And David did judgment and justice to all his people.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David reigned over all Israel and executed right and justice unto all his people.
NET Bible
David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
New Heart English Bible
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
The Emphasized Bible
And David reigned over all Israel, - and so it was that David used to execute justice and righteousness for all his people;
Webster
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.
World English Bible
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David reigneth over all Israel, and David is doing judgment and righteousness to all his people,
Themes
David » King of israel » Justice in the administration of
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Kings » Good--exemplified » David
Topics
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Malak
Mishpat
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 8:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Military Victories Continue
14 He put garrisons in Edom; in all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped him wherever he went. 15 So David reigned over all Israel, and continued to administer justice and righteousness for all his people. 16 Joab the son of Zeruiah was [commander] over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder (secretary);
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:12
Then Abner sent messengers to David [who was] in his place [at Hebron], saying, “Whose is the land? Make your covenant (treaty) with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”
2 Samuel 5:5
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
2 Samuel 23:3-4
“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,
1 Chronicles 18:14
So David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people.
Psalm 45:6-7
The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
Psalm 75:2
“When I select an appointed time,
I will judge with equity,” [says the Lord].
Psalm 78:71-72
To shepherd Jacob His people,
And Israel His inheritance.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
Lovingkindness and truth go before You.
Psalm 101:1-8
To You, O Lord, I will sing praises.
Isaiah 9:7
There shall be no end to the increase of His government and of peace,
[He shall rule] on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness
From that time forward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.
Jeremiah 22:15-16
“Do you think that you become a king because you have much more cedar [in your palace than Solomon]?
Did not your father [Josiah], as he ate and drank,
Do just and righteous acts [being upright and in right standing with God]?
Then all was well with him.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as King and act wisely
And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.
Amos 5:15
Hate evil and love good,
And establish justice in the [court of the city] gate.
Perhaps the Lord God of hosts
Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph [that is, those who remain after God’s judgment].
Amos 5:24
“But let justice run down like waters
And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream [flowing abundantly].