David's Officers

15 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 8:15

King James Version

David's Officers

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

English Standard Version

David's Officers

15 So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

The Message

David's Officers

15 Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled well - fair and evenhanded in all his duties and relationships.

New King James Version

David's Officers

15 So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people.

New Living Translation

David's Officers

15 So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:15

Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:15-18

(Read 2 Samuel 8:15-18)

David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all believers, Christ's spiritual seed, are better preferred, for they are made kings and priests to our God, Revelation 1:6.