2 Samuel 8:3

David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 10:16 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 10:16, Hadadezer later sends reinforcements from beyond the Euphrates, continuing the conflict with David after his defeat in 8:3.

2 Samuel 10:6 Historical context

2 Samuel 10:6 mentions the Syrians of Zobah hiring out to fight David — showing Zobah's continued opposition after Hadadezer's defeat.

Genesis 15:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 15:18 promises Abraham the land to the Euphrates—David's victory here fulfills that promise.

Exodus 23:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 23:31 promises the Euphrates as Israel's border—David's conquest realizes that boundary.

Deuteronomy 11:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 11:24 gives the Euphrates as the promised extent—David reaching it fulfills the land grant.

1 Kings 4:21 Historical context

1 Kings 4:21 shows Solomon ruling to the Euphrates, the result of David's initial conquests here.

1 Kings 11:23 Historical context

1 Kings 11:23 reveals that Hadadezer's servant Rezon later became Solomon's adversary, continuing the story of David's defeated foe.

1 Kings 11:24 Historical context

1 Kings 11:24 explicitly recounts that David destroyed Zobah's forces, setting the stage for Rezon's rise in Damascus.

1 Chronicles 18:3 provides a parallel account of David's defeat of Hadadezer, king of Zobah — the same event from a different chronicler.

Psalm 72:8 Typology

Psalm 72:8 prays for the messianic king to rule from the River (Euphrates)—David's empire foreshadows that reign.

Deuteronomy 1:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 1:7 commands Israel to take the land to the Euphrates—David's campaign fulfills that divine directive.

1 Samuel 14:47 Historical context

1 Samuel 14:47 shows Saul also fought the kings of Zobah—the same enemy David later defeats here.

1 Chronicles 19:6 Historical context

1 Chronicles 19:6 shows the Ammonites hiring chariots from Zobah, the same kingdom David defeated, linking regional dynamics.

2 Chronicles 8:3 Historical context

2 Chronicles 8:3 records Solomon later capturing Hamath Zobah, a region connected to Hadadezer’s kingdom, showing ongoing Israelite control.