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2 Samuel 22

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 24

1 And David spoke to Jehovah the words of this song in the day Jehovah delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul.

2 And he said: Jehovah is my rock and my fortress, and my Deliverer.

3 My God is my rock; I shall take refuge in Him; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge! My Savior, You save me from violence.

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Chapter Summary

A psalm of thanksgiving for Jehovah's powerful deliverance and manifold blessings.

Key Hebrew Words

צוּר rock H6697 · TWOT 1901a
נָצַל deliver H5337 · TWOT 1404
יֵ֫שַׁע salvation H3468 · TWOT 929a
חָסָה take refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
נֵר lamp H5216 · TWOT 1333a
מָשִׁיחַ anointed H4899 · TWOT 1255c

People & Context

David

Speaks this song of thanksgiving to Jehovah for delivering him from all his enemies.

Saul

Named as the enemy from whose hand Jehovah delivered David.

Timeline

David's Song of Deliverance

David sings a long song of praise, thanking Jehovah for delivering him from Saul and all his enemies, calling God his rock, fortress, and shield.

2 Samuel 22:1-51

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