2 Samuel 8

1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, ‘bewilderment.’

2 Samuel 8:1

8:1 capital (k-23) ‘Power of the capital’ is ‘Metheg-ha-ammah,’ meaning, ’the Bridle of the Mother (city),’ i.e. the metropolis. see 2 Samuel 20:19 ; Numbers 21:25 .

2 Samuel 8:3

8:3 dominion (a-18) Or ’re-establish his (David’s) power.’

2 Samuel 8:10

8:10 congratulate (b-17) Lit. ‘bless.’

2 Samuel 8:13

8:13 Syrians (c-15) Some read ‘Edomites.’

2 Samuel 8:15

8:15 judgment (d-10) Or ‘right,’ mishpat .

2 Samuel 8:18

8:18 Pelethites; (e-13) The executioners (a sort of bodyguard), and the runners.