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Berean Standard Bible

“Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.”

2 Samuel 8:1

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Chapter 7 recorded God's covenant promise to give David a lasting house and throne.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.

World English Bible (WEB)

After this, David struck the Philistines and subdued them; and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines.

King James Version (KJV)

And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And it came about after this that David made an attack on the Philistines and overcame them; and David took the authority of the mother-town from the hands of the Philistines.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DESPUÉS de esto aconteció, que David hirió á los Filisteos, y los humilló: y tomó David á Methegamma de mano de los Filisteos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después de esto, David derrotó a los filisteos, les quitó Méteg Amá y los sometió bajo su dominio.

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