2 Samuel 8

This chapter summarizes David's widespread military victories over all the surrounding enemy nations. David defeats the Philistines, the Moabites (killing two-thirds of the army), the Zobahites (taking thousands of chariots), and the Syrians (killing twenty-two thousand men). David establishes garrisons throughout these territories and returns with immense amounts of plunder (gold, silver, bronze). The chapter concludes by listing the key officials in David's efficient administration, emphasizing that David administered justice and righteousness to all his people.