2 Sa. 8: David at War

2 Samuel 8:15 "David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people."

David continues his terrible ruckus-raising throughout the middle east, conquering the Philistines, the Edomites and others. He must be doing something right, because the kingdom keeps expanding, and David continues to be granted victory. Couple interesting items...when beating down the Moabites, he had them lie down on the ground, head to foot, and killed 2 of every three. Which seems like a tedious, fearsome project. Weird, man. Why did he spare 1/3 of them? Out of kindness? Hardly. Slavery, possibly. To bring tribute...that's my guess.

Horses were hamstrung, chariots were taken, and plunder hauled.

Then we see David's cabinet. Which is interesting...secretarites, advisors...etc. Joab was still in charge of the military despite David's curses. Which, in a way, speaks to David's justice. The curse was punishment enough...he didn't need to lose his job. At least in my opinion.