2 Samuel 8:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he stroke Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
2 Samuel 8:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And he smote Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute.
2 Samuel 8:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.
2 Samuel 8:2 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 8:2 say?
2 Samuel 8:2 in modern King James wording reads: "And he stroke Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
Where is 2 Samuel 8:2 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 8:2 is verse 2 of chapter 8 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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