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Berean Standard Bible

“Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:”

2 Samuel 8:15

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After David's victories over the Philistines, Moabites and other neighbors, the writer summarizes his reign. He has secured Israel's borders and established his rule.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

World English Bible (WEB)

David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.

King James Version (KJV)

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y reinó David sobre todo Israel; y hacía David derecho y justicia á todo su pueblo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

David reinó con justicia sobre Israel y a todos los trató por igual.

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