Theme: The LORD’s verdict is the most important; honour him above all

In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them...David also defeated the Moabites...Moreover, David defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah...The LORD gave David victory wherever he went...Edom and Moab, the Ammonites and the Philistines, and Amalek...The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. (Selections from 2 Samuel 8:1-14)