81 In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines.
81 And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah
81 After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
81 In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines - brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
81 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
81 After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath, their largest town.
8 Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph."
8 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph
8 Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my shoe; over Philistia I shout in triumph."
8 Moab's a scrub bucket, I mop the floor with Moab, Spit on Edom, rain fireworks all over Philistia."
8 Moab is My washpot; Over Edom I will cast My shoe; Philistia, shout in triumph because of Me."
8 But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia."
(Read Psalm 60:6-12)
If Christ be ours, all things, one way or another, shall be for our eternal good. The man who is a new creature in Christ, may rejoice in all the precious promises God has spoken in his holiness. His present privileges, and the sanctifying influences of the Spirit, are sure earnests of heavenly glory. David rejoices in conquering the neighbouring nations, which had been enemies to Israel. The Israel of God are through Christ more than conquerors. Though sometimes they think that the Lord has cast them off, yet he will bring them into the strong city at last. Faith in the promise will assure us that it is our Father's good pleasure to give us the kingdom: But we are not yet made complete conquerors, and no true believer will abuse these truths to indulge sloth, or vain confidence. Hope in God is the best principle of true courage, for what need those fear who have God on their side? All our victories are from him, and while those who willingly submit to our anointed King shall share his glories, all his foes shall be put under his feet.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:1
Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:1-8.
(Read 2 Samuel 8:1-8.)
David subdued the Philistines. They had long been troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have with the powers of darkness, like Israel with the Philistines, the Son of David shall tread them all under foot, and make the saints more than conquerors. He smote the Moabites, and made them tributaries to Israel. Two parts he destroyed, the third part he spared. The line that was to keep alive, though it was but one, is ordered to be a full line. Let the line of mercy be stretched to the utmost. He smote the Syrians. In all these wars David was protected, for this in his psalms he often gives glory to God.