1. 2 Samuel 8:13 (NEG79)
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What does it mean that David returned from striking down the Edomites?

2 Samuel 8:13 (NEG79)

13 Au retour de sa victoire sur les Syriens, David se fit encore un nom, en battant dans la vallée du sel dix-huit mille Edomites.

According to the superscription of Psalm 60, David was on campaign against two Aramean leaders/armies (Aram-Naharim and Aram-Zobah) when the Edomites invaded and attacked Judah (an inference drawn from Psalm 60:1–4). Hearing this news, Joab was then sent to return and fight against the Edomites, a battle which took place in the Valley of Salt. Joab is said to have struck down 12,000 Edomites in this valley. It appears as if the victory of Joab was credited to David.