The united kingdom

David's victories build an empire

1044–1036 BCUssher date

2 Samuel 8; 10; 1 Chronicles 18–19

David defeated the Philistines, Moabites, Edomites, Ammonites, and Arameans, extending Israel's rule toward the Euphrates.

For the first time Israel controlled the full extent of land promised to Abraham (Genesis 15:18). Scripture credits the victories to God: “Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went” (2 Samuel 8:6).

Places

Jerusalem Jordan Moab Edom Ammon Syria Jericho Damascus Euphrates Gath Amalek Philistia Hamath Zobah Aram Maacah Mesopotamia Medeba Tob Beth-rehob Hamath-zobah Helam Rehob Tibhath Berothai Cun Metheg-ammah

Dating notes

Ussher dates the wars from 1044 BC and the last Aramean campaign to 1036 BC.

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