| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 13 So David became very famous. After his return he destroyed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. | 13 And David became famous after he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. |
| 14 He placed army garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. This was another example of how the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. | 14 He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. |
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