Lux Domini
And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.

What does 2 Samuel 10:19 mean?

Here is a new attempt of the Syrians. Even the baffled cause will make head as long as there is any life in it; the enemies of the Son of David do so.

Key themes

Justice and mercyPeaceDavidic covenantSin and judgment

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 10:15-19 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Ammon Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.

Syria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.