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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

בְלִיַּ֖עַל worthlessness H1100 · TWOT 246g
חֹ֛שֶׁךְ darkness H2822 · TWOT 769a
חֲמָסִ֖ים violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
עֹ֑רֶף back of neck H6203 · TWOT 1700a
עָנִ֖י poor H6041 · TWOT 1652d

People & Context

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.

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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