2 Samuel 8:1
2 Samuel 8:1 The Message (MSG)
In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines—brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
2 Samuel 8:1 King James Version (KJV)
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Later, David defeated the Philistines, conquered them, and took the city of Metheg Ammah.
2 Samuel 8:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took the bridle of the mother city out of the hand of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:1 New International Version (NIV)
In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 8:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now it came about after this that David defeated the Philistines and subdued (humbled) them, and he took control of Metheg-ammah [the main city] from the hand of the Philistines.