David's Military Campaigns and Conquests
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Who did David take from the hand of the Philistines?

Metheg Ammah

Who did David defeat?

Moab

How many lines did David use to measure how many of the Moabites would die?

two

How many lines did David use to measure how many of the Moabites would live?

<p>one full line</p> Signup and view all the answers

So the Moabites became David's _____, and brought _____

<p>servants; tribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

David also defeated _____ the son of _____, King of _____ as he went to recover his territory at the River _____

<p>Hadadezer; Rehob; Zobah; Euphrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many chariot horses did David spare?

<p>enough for 100 chariots</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David take from Hadadezer?

<p>1000 chariots, 700 horsemen, 20,000 foot soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David do to the chariot horses taken from Hadadezer?

<p>they were hamstrung</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who came to help Hadadezer fight David?

<p>the Syrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Syrians were killed by David?

<p>22,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David put in Syria of Damascus?

<p>garrisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Then David put _____ in Syria of _____; and the Syrians became David's _______, and brought ______.

<p>garrisons; Damascus; servants; tribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David bring to Jerusalem that had belonged to the servants of Hadadezer?

<p>shields of gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David take from the cities of Betah and Berothai?

<p>a large amount of bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had Hadadezer been at war with before being defeated by David?

<p>Toi king of Hamath</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Toi king of Hamath send to King David after David defeated the army of Hadadezer?

<p>Joram his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

Toi king of Hamath sent Joram his son to King David to do what two things?

<p>to greet him and to bless him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What articles did Joram bring to David?

<p>silver, gold, bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

And David made himself a name when he returned from killing _____ Syrians in the Valley of ______.

<p>18,000; Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did David put throughout all Edom?

<p>garrisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What had the Edomite become?

<p>servants to David</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord do to David wherever he went?

<p>preserved him</p> Signup and view all the answers

So David reigned over all _____; and David administered _____ and _____ to all his people.

<p>Israel; judgment; justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was over David's army?

<p>Joab the son of Zeruiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was David's recorder?

<p>Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was David's scribe?

<p>Seraiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over who?

<p>The Cherethites and the Pelethites</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were David's chief ministers?

<p>David's sons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

David's Military Campaigns

  • David took Metheg Ammah from the Philistines, showcasing his military prowess.
  • He defeated Moab, using a method of measurement to determine the fate of the captives, sparing one full line while executing two lines.
  • Following the conquest, Moab became David's servants and paid tribute.

Conquests and Victories

  • David also defeated Hadadezer, son of Rehob, the King of Zobah, while reclaiming territory near the Euphrates River.
  • He captured significant war material: 1000 chariots, 700 horsemen, and 20,000 foot soldiers, but spared enough horses for 100 chariots and hamstrung the rest.
  • When Hadadezer's forces were bolstered by Syrians, David defeated them, killing 22,000.

Expansion of David's Rule

  • David established garrisons in Syria of Damascus, leading to the region becoming subjects and paying tribute to him.
  • He collected gold shields from Hadadezer's servants and obtained a large bronze surplus from the cities of Betah and Berothai.

Diplomatic Relations

  • After David's victory over Hadadezer, Toi king of Hamath sent his son Joram to congratulate David and present gifts of silver, gold, and bronze.
  • This marked a strategic alliance post-war between David and neighboring rulers.

David's Leadership

  • On his return from the battles, David earned respect and fame for defeating 18,000 Syrians in the Valley of Salt.
  • He fortified Edom with garrisons, bringing them under his rule as servants.

Governance

  • David reigned over all of Israel, providing judgment and justice to his people.
  • Key figures in David's administration included Joab as army commander, Jehoshaphat as recorder, and Seraiah as scribe.
  • Benaiah led the Cherethites and the Pelethites, while David's sons served as his chief ministers.

Divine Protection

  • Throughout his reign, the Lord preserved David wherever he went, contributing to his successful reign.

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Explore the significant military campaigns led by David, including his conquests over the Moabites and the forces of Hadadezer. Discover how David's strategic decisions in warfare expanded his rule and secured tribute from various regions. Test your knowledge on the details of these historic battles and their outcomes.

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