2Sa 8:7 | TNotes | STEP | 8:7 gold shields: See also 2 Kgs 11:10 . • brought ... to Jerusalem: In conformity with God’s stipulations for a good king (Deut 17:17 ), David dedicated these valuable items to God (see 2 Sam 8:11 ) rather than hoarding them for his own wealth and splendor.

b2 Kgs 11:10►

cDeut 17:17►

d2 Sam 8:11►

‏ 2 Samuel 8:7

8:7 ^a gold shields: See also 2 Kgs 11:10 ^b.

• brought ... to Jerusalem: In conformity with God’s stipulations for a good king (Deut 17:17 ^c), David dedicated these valuable items to God (see 2 Sam 8:11 ^d) rather than hoarding them for his own wealth and splendor.