2 Samuel 8:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. David took the shields of gold - We know not what these were. Some translate arms, others quivers, others bracelets, others collars, and others shields. They were probably costly ornaments by which the Syrian soldiers were decked and distinguished. And those who are called servants here, were probably the choice troops or body-guard of Hadadezer, as the argyraspides were of Alexander the Great. See Quintus Curtius.