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Chapter 22
Verse 22

2 Samuel 22:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

American Standard Version (1901)

They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.

Bible in Basic English

They came on me in the day of my trouble: but the Lord was my support.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He prevented me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my stay.

Free Bible Version

They came at me at my worst possible moment, but the Lord supported me.

Geneva Bible 1599

They preuented me in the day of my calamitie, but the Lord was my stay,

King James (Authorized) Version

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

Translation for Translators

They attacked me when I was experiencing troubles/difficulties, but Yahweh, you protected me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They came against me on the day of my distress, but Yahweh was my support.

Noah Webster Bible

They fell upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my support.

World English Bible

They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support.

Young's Literal Translation

They are before me in a day of my calamity, And Jehovah is my support,

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

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. ²⁰He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Summary

In this verse, David expresses his gratitude to God for delivering him from his enemies. He acknowledges God's power and intervention in his life, describing how the Lord rescued him and brought him to a place of safety. David's words reflect his deep trust in God's protection and his reliance on the Lord in times of trouble. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and deliverance for those who seek refuge in Him. It inspires believers to turn to God in times of need, knowing that He is a mighty fortress and a shield in times of battle.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. See Gill on Psa 18:34. . 2 Samuel 22:36 sa2 22:36 sa2 22:36 sa2 22:36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. See Gill on Psa 18:35.

2 Samuel 22:19

David’s Song of Deliverance

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. ²⁰He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

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Berean Standard Bible

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

American Standard Version (1901)

They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.

Bible in Basic English

They came on me in the day of my trouble: but the Lord was my support.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He prevented me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my stay.

Free Bible Version

They came at me at my worst possible moment, but the Lord supported me.

Geneva Bible 1599

They preuented me in the day of my calamitie, but the Lord was my stay,

King James (Authorized) Version

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

Translation for Translators

They attacked me when I was experiencing troubles/difficulties, but Yahweh, you protected me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They came against me on the day of my distress, but Yahweh was my support.

Noah Webster Bible

They fell upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my support.

World English Bible

They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support.

Young's Literal Translation

They are before me in a day of my calamity, And Jehovah is my support,