EGW → Biblical Foundation
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Scripture Index
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2 Samuel 8:1-2
"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. And he smote 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."
"After David's establishment upon the throne of Israel the nation enjoyed a long interval of peace. The surrounding peoples, seeing the strength and unity of the kingdom, soon thought it prudent to desist from open hostilities; and David, occupied with the organization and upbuilding of his kingdom, refrained from aggressive war. At last, however, he made war upon Israel's old enemies, the Philistines, and upon the Moabites, and succeeded in overcoming both and making them tributary. PP 713.2"
The EGW passage directly summarizes and expands upon the events described in 2 Samuel 8:1-2, detailing David's victories over the Philistines and Moabites. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct recounting of the biblical narrative.
2 Samuel 8:15
"And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people."
"justice unto all his people.” 2 Samuel 8:15 . Ed 152.2"
Ellen White directly references 2 Samuel 8:15 in this passage.
"Heretofore David's record as a ruler had been such as few monarchs have ever equaled. It is written of him that he “executed judgment and justice unto all his people.” 2 Samuel 8:15 . His integrity had won the confidence and fealty of the nation. But as he departed from God and yielded himself to the wicked one, he became for the time the agent of Satan; yet he still held the position and authority that God had given him, and because of this, claimed obedience that would imperil the soul of him who should yield it. And Joab, whose allegiance had been given to the king rather than to God, transgressed God's law because the king commanded it. PP 719.2"
Ellen White directly references 2 Samuel 8:15 in this passage.