2 Samuel 22:17
2 Samuel 22:17 in Multiple Translations
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;
He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters;
He sent from on high, he took me, pulling me out of great waters.
He reached down his hand from above and grabbed hold of me. He dragged me out of the deep water.
He sent from aboue, and tooke me: hee drewe me out of many waters.
He sendeth from above — He taketh me, He draweth me out of many waters.
He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters.
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;
He sent from on high, and took me, and drew me out of many waters.
“Yahweh, you reached down from heaven and lifted me up; you pulled me up from the deep water.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:17
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2 Samuel 22:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשְׁלַ֥ח
מִ/מָּר֖וֹם
יִקָּחֵ֑/נִי
יַֽמְשֵׁ֖/נִי
מִ/מַּ֥יִם
רַבִּֽים
יִשְׁלַ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מִ/מָּר֖וֹם
mârôwm
H4791
height
Prep | N-ms
יִקָּחֵ֑/נִי
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יַֽמְשֵׁ֖/נִי
mâshâh
H4871
to draw
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מִ/מַּ֥יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Prep | N-mp
רַבִּֽים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:17
יִשְׁלַ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
מִ/מָּר֖וֹם
mârôwm
H4791
"height"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a high or elevated place, either physically or figuratively. It can describe a location, such as a mountain, or a state of being, like pride or haughtiness. It is used in various books of the Bible.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, elevation, elevated place 1a1) in a high place (adv) 1b) height 1c) proudly (adv) 1d) of nobles (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (far) above, dignity, haughty, height, (most, on) high (one, place), loftily, upward. See also: Judges 5:18; Isaiah 22:16; Psalms 7:8.
יִקָּחֵ֑/נִי
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
יַֽמְשֵׁ֖/נִי
mâshâh
H4871
"to draw"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To draw or pull something out, like water from a well, as seen in Exodus. It can also mean to draw someone to a place or idea. This verb is used in various contexts, including drawing near to God.
Definition: 1) to draw 1a) (Qal) to draw 1b) (Hiphil) to draw
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: draw(out). See also: Exodus 2:10; 2 Samuel 22:17; Psalms 18:17.
מִ/מַּ֥יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
רַבִּֽים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:17
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
15He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.
16The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.
17He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. 19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 43:2 | When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. |
| 2 | Psalms 144:7 | Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, |
| 3 | Psalms 18:16 | He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. |
| 4 | Psalms 32:6 | Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. |
| 5 | Psalms 93:3–4 | The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic. |
| 6 | Psalms 124:4–5 | then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, then the raging waters would have swept us away. |
| 7 | Psalms 59:1–2 | Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. |
| 8 | Psalms 130:1 | Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! |
| 9 | Revelation 17:15 | Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute was seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues. |
| 10 | Exodus 2:10 | When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, “I drew him out of the water.” |
2 Samuel 22:17 Summary
This verse means that God is a powerful rescuer who can save us from any difficult situation. When we feel like we're in 'deep waters' and can't keep our head above water, God can reach down and lift us out to safety. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 34:17-18, where God rescues the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. We can trust God to be our rescuer, just like the speaker in this verse, and know that He will always be with us to help us through tough times (Isaiah 41:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'reached down from on high' in 2 Samuel 22:17?
This phrase symbolizes God's divine intervention and rescue, similar to what we see in Psalm 138:7, where God stretches out His hand to save us from trouble.
What are the 'deep waters' that God drew the speaker out of in this verse?
The 'deep waters' likely represent overwhelming difficulties or spiritual struggles, as seen in Psalm 69:1-2, where the psalmist feels like they are sinking in deep waters, but God rescues them.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's sovereignty and power?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty and power, as seen in Job 26:10, where God has set a boundary for the seas, demonstrating His control over creation and His ability to rescue us from any situation.
What can we learn from the speaker's experience in 2 Samuel 22:17?
We can learn that no matter what challenges we face, God is always able to rescue and deliver us, just as He did for the speaker, and as promised in Isaiah 43:2, where God says He will be with us in the fire and the water and will not let us be overwhelmed.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'deep waters' in your life that you feel like you're struggling to stay afloat in, and how can you trust God to rescue you?
- How has God 'reached down from on high' to rescue you in the past, and what can you learn from those experiences?
- What are some ways you can apply the truth of God's sovereignty and power to your life, especially in times of trouble or uncertainty?
- How can you use this verse to encourage someone else who is going through a difficult time and feels like they're drowning in their circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:17
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. [See comments on Psalms 18:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:17
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; He sent from above. The verb "sent" being followed by the exegetical clause, "He took me," is stated absolutely here and in Psalms 57:3.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:17
17–21. Jehovah’s deliverance of his servant for his faithfulness 17. He sent from above] He reached forth from on high: stretched out His hand and caught hold of the sinking man, and drew him out of the floods of calamity which were engulfing him. Cp. 2 Samuel 22:5; Psalms 144:7. drew me] A word found elsewhere only in Exodus 2:10, and suggesting a parallel, as though David would say, ‘He drew me out of the great waters of distress, as He drew Moses out of the waters of the Nile, to be the deliverer of His people.’
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:17
17. Sends from the height — Or, reaches forth his hand from the lofty seat above the clouds, where his Majesty is represented as appearing.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:17
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(2 Samuel) the Grateful Retrospect by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 18 and the deliverance of David from his enemies. The speaker highlights the sense of danger that David expresses in the psalm, includi |
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(Hebrews) 1-Overview-2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the feeling of God's hiddenness and the darkness that comes when God withdraws his favor. He emphasizes the need for God's truth to set us fr |
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Suffering and Glory by David Jeremiah | In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of a man named Joseph who faced severe persecution for sharing his faith in Jesus. Despite being beaten and left to die multiple time |
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Four Wonderful Discoveries by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the providence of God and how He prepares and guides His people. He emphasizes that if God has led someone to a particular church or ministry, |
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Through Jordan by William Booth | William Booth emphasizes the challenges faced in life, comparing them to running with footmen and contending with the swelling of Jordan, symbolizing trials and tribulations. He en |
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God Answers Man's Suffering: Companionship by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when we face difficulties in life, it is because God has a glorious purpose to fulfill. He compares our lack of understanding to Job, w |
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Future Trends for the Body of Christ by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the things that are at hand rather than being distracted by distant and exciting things. He shares a pe |