of Syria Chr. and the Sept. agree in reading Edominstead of Aram(Syria). The two names are easily confused (cp. note on 2 Samuel 8:3), and it is not easy to decide between them. The order, and the connexion with Moab and Ammon, are in favour of Edom: on the other hand Edom has not yet been mentioned, and Syria of Damascus was distinct from Zobah, and might very well be specified in addition to it (2 Samuel 8:5).

Amalek The only allusion to an Amalekite war, unless the spoil taken in the victory of 1 Samuel 30:16 ff. is meant.

Chr. omits the rest of the verse.

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