2 Samuel 8:1 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

AFTER THIS David smote the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg-ammah out of the hands of the Philistines.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

Some time later, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David captured Metheg-ammah from Philistine control.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now after these things, it happened that David struck the Philistines, and he humbled them. And David took the bridle of tribute from the hand of the Philistines.