2 Samuel 8:15

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

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 23:3 records David's own oracle that a ruler must be just — a principle he personally embodied in 8:15.

2 Samuel 15:3 shows Absalom complaining that no one is deputed to hear cases, contrasting with David's own execution of justice.

2 Samuel 5:5 Historical context

2 Samuel 5:5 gives the length of David's reign over all Israel, providing chronological context for his just rule.

Jeremiah 23:5 prophecies the righteous Branch of David who will execute judgment and justice, fulfilling the pattern David set.

Isaiah 9:7 Typology

Isaiah 9:7 prophesies the Messiah's kingdom established with judgment and justice on David's throne—David's reign prefigures Christ's.

Psalm 101:1 Parallel

Psalm 101 is David's own pledge to administer justice and righteousness in his house, expanding on his practice in 2 Sam 8:15.

Psalm 89:14 Parallel

Psalm 89:14 says God's throne is founded on justice and judgment, the exact pair David executed—David's rule mirrors God's.

Psalm 78:72 Parallel

Psalm 78:72 directly describes David shepherding Israel with integrity and skill, matching his execution of justice in 2 Sam 8:15.

1 Chronicles 18:14 restates the same summary of David's reign verbatim, confirming his commitment to justice.

2 Chronicles 9:8 repeats the Queen of Sheba's praise of Solomon for doing 'judgment and justice', parallel to David's reign.

Psalm 119:121 uses the same phrase 'done judgment and justice' — the psalmist echoes David's royal virtue in a personal plea.

Proverbs 29:4 Related theme

Proverbs 29:4 states a king establishes the land by justice — David's reign exemplified this principle.

Isaiah 11:4 Typology

Isaiah 11:4 describes the messianic king judging with righteousness — David's righteous reign prefigures this greater king.

Jeremiah 21:12 commands the house of David to execute justice — directly appealing to the standard set by David's reign.

1 Kings 10:9 has the Queen of Sheba praising Solomon for doing 'judgment and justice', the exact phrase used here of David.

Isaiah 1:21 Parallel

Isaiah 1:21 recalls Jerusalem once 'full of judgment' and 'righteousness' — a memory of the justice David established.

Psalm 72:2 Parallel

Psalm 72:2 prays for the king to judge righteously — a petition realized in David's just reign over Israel.

Jeremiah 22:15 praises Josiah for doing judgment and justice, echoing David's example of righteous kingship.

Jeremiah 22:16 continues describing Josiah's justice for the poor, aligning with David's concern for justice in 2 Sam 8:15.