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2 Samuel 8:1-2
The Message
2 Samuel 8:1-2
The Message
8 In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines—brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
2 He also fought and defeated Moab. He chose two-thirds of them randomly and executed them. The other third he spared. So the Moabites fell under David’s rule and were forced to bring tribute.
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