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victory

Meaning of “victory”

Success in overcoming an enemy or opponent; conquest or triumph.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 19:2

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2 Samuel 19:2
And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 19:2 · retained source text

And the victorie that day was turned into mourning vnto all the people: for the people heard say that day, how the king was grieued for his sonne.

1611 marginal noteHeb. saluation or deliuerance.

2 Samuel 23:10
He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the Lord wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 23:10 · retained source text

He arose, and smote the Philistines vntill his hand was wearie, and his hand claue vnto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victorie that day, and the people returned after him onely to spoile.

2 Samuel 23:12
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the Lord wrought a great victory.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 23:12 · retained source text

But hee stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slewe the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victorie.

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Conquest; the defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in contest; a gaining of the superiority in war or combat.

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