⁶ David set up a puppet government in Aram-Damascus. The Arameans became subjects of David and were forced to bring tribute. God gave victory to David wherever he marched.

⁶ Then David put garrisons[1] in Syria of Damascus, and the Syrians became servants to David and brought tribute. And the Lord gave victory to David[2] wherever he went.

⁶ Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.