OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 8:15

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David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.

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Verse 15. All Israel, not only over Juda. Menochius.—All the people who dwelt within the promised land, as far as the Euphrates, were forced to acknowledge his dominion. Bible.—People, settling their differences, and so forth Kings formerly performed in person, the most important office of rendering justice; whence three kings of Crete are mentioned as judges in the realms below. Calmet.—David acted with wisdom and justice. Menochius.

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