2Sa 8:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 8:1-18: 8:1-18 The expansion of David’s empire through military victories (8:1-14 ) and the establishment of his royal bureaucracy (8:15-18 ) fulfilled God’s promise of a famous name (7:9 ; cp. 8:13 ).

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‏ 2 Samuel 8:1

Summary for 2Sam 8:1-18: 8:1-18 ^a The expansion of David’s empire through military victories (8:1-14 ^b) and the establishment of his royal bureaucracy (8:15-18 ^c) fulfilled God’s promise of a famous name (7:9 ^d; cp. 8:13 ^e).