2 Samuel 22:46
2 Samuel 22:46 in Multiple Translations
Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.
They will be wasted away, they will come out of their secret places shaking with fear.
They lose heart, and come trembling in surrender from their strongholds.
Strangers shall shrinke away, and feare in their priuie chambers.
Sons of a stranger fade away, And gird themselves by their close places.
The foreigners will fade away, and will come trembling out of their close places.
Strangers shall fade away, and they shall tremble from their close places.
The strangers are melted away, and shall be straitened in their distresses.
They became afraid, and they came to me, trembling, from the places where they were hiding.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:46
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2 Samuel 22:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
נֵכָ֖ר
יִבֹּ֑לוּ
וְ/יַחְגְּר֖וּ
מִ/מִּסְגְּרוֹתָֽ/ם
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נֵכָ֖ר
nêkâr
H5236
foreign
N-ms
יִבֹּ֑לוּ
nâbêl
H5034
be senseless
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/יַחְגְּר֖וּ
châgar
H2296
to gird
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/מִּסְגְּרוֹתָֽ/ם
miçgereth
H4526
perimeter
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:46
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
נֵכָ֖ר
nêkâr
H5236
"foreign"
N-ms
This word refers to something or someone foreign, including people, gods, or things. It can also describe heathendom or alien ideas. In the KJV, it is translated as alien or strange.
Definition: 1) foreign, alien, foreignness, that which is foreign 1a) foreignness, foreign gods 1b) alien, foreigner 1c) foreign (vanities)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: alien, strange ([phrase] -er). See also: Genesis 17:12; Nehemiah 13:30; Psalms 18:45.
יִבֹּ֑לוּ
nâbêl
H5034
"be senseless"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To wither means to lose strength or fade away, and can also describe someone acting foolishly or wickedly. It is used to convey a sense of decline or failure.
Definition: 1) to be senseless, be foolish 1a) (Qal) to be foolish 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to regard or treat as foolish 1b2) to treat with contempt
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: disgrace, dishounour, lightly esteem, fade (away, -ing), fall (down, -ling, off), do foolishly, come to nought, [idiom] surely, make vile, wither. See also: Exodus 18:18; Isaiah 28:1; Psalms 1:3.
וְ/יַחְגְּר֖וּ
châgar
H2296
"to gird"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word chagar means to gird or put on a belt, and is used to describe preparing for battle or work, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to gird, gird on, gird oneself, put on a belt 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to gird 1a2) to gird on, bind on 1a3) to gird oneself
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: be able to put on, be afraid, appointed, gird, restrain, [idiom] on every side. See also: Exodus 12:11; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 45:4.
מִ/מִּסְגְּרוֹתָֽ/ם
miçgereth
H4526
"perimeter"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word means a border or perimeter of a region, like the edge of a city or a mountain. It is used in the Bible to describe the borders of Israel in Numbers 34:7-12 and the strongholds of God in Psalm 31:2-4. The word can also refer to a secure or fortified place.
Definition: 1) border, fastness, rim 1a) border, rim 1b) fastness
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: border, close place, hole. See also: Exodus 25:25; 1 Kings 7:31; Psalms 18:46.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:46
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:46
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:46
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:46
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:46
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:46
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:46
Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
44You have delivered me from the strife of my people; You have preserved me as the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.
45Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me.
46Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
47The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— 48the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 7:17 | They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will crawl from their holes in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You. |
| 2 | James 1:11 | For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. |
| 3 | Isaiah 64:6 | Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. |
| 4 | Isaiah 2:21 | They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. |
| 5 | Amos 9:3 | Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. |
| 6 | Isaiah 2:19 | Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. |
2 Samuel 22:46 Summary
In 2 Samuel 22:46, we see that even people from other countries are in awe of God's power and come to Him in humility. This shows us that God is the ruler of all nations, and everyone will eventually recognize His authority (as seen in Psalms 22:28). Just like the foreigners in this verse, we can choose to surrender our strongholds to God and trust in His power to deliver us. By doing so, we can experience the same kind of salvation and praise that King David describes in 2 Samuel 22:47, where he says 'The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock!'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of foreigners losing heart and coming trembling from their strongholds in 2 Samuel 22:46?
This verse highlights the power and authority of God, as proclaimed by King David, where even foreigners recognize and submit to His greatness, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:45 where they cower before him and obey when they hear him.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty over all nations?
This verse demonstrates God's dominion over all nations, as stated in Psalms 22:28, where it says 'For dominion belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations'
What can we learn from the foreigners' response to God's power in this verse?
We can learn that recognizing and submitting to God's authority is a universal response, regardless of one's background or nationality, as seen in Revelation 15:4 where it says 'Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you'
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 2 Samuel 22?
This verse is part of King David's song of praise to God, where he acknowledges God's deliverance and exaltation of him as the head of nations, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:44, and praises God as his Rock and salvation in 2 Samuel 22:47
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to recognize and submit to God's authority, just like the foreigners in this verse?
- How can I, like King David, proclaim God's power and authority to those around me, including those from different backgrounds and nations?
- What are some strongholds in my life that I need to surrender to God, and how can I trust in His power to deliver me?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my reverence and worship for God, as described in Revelation 15:4, in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:46
Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places. [See comments on Psalms 18:45].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:46
Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places. Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:46
(46) Shall be afraid out of their close places.—The English here follows Psalms 18:45. but the Hebrew verbs differ by the transposition of a letter. This is probably a mere clerical error, but if it be retained the sense will be a little changed. The psalm means, came trembling from their fastnesses, representing the conquered as submitting with fear; the text here, came limping from their fastnesses, suggesting that the remnant of the enemy had already been injured and wounded.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:46
46. shall fade away] Faded away: like plants scorched up by the burning sun. Cp. Exodus 18:18 (marg.). shall be afraid] Probably, came limping out of their fastnesses: a picture of the exhausted defenders of a fort dragging themselves along with difficulty and reluctance to lay down their arms before their conqueror. But the word may also be explained according to the slightly different reading of Psa 18:45, came trembling out of their fastnesses, terrified into surrendering at discretion to the triumphant invader. Cp. Micah 7:17; 1 Samuel 14:11.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:46
46. Fall away — Wither and fade away like decaying leaves.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:46
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The Beauty of Grace by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the beauty of grace, emphasizing the connection between grace and peace, the meaning, author, necessity, and various aspects of grace. He delves into t |
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Living Complaints by J.C. Philpot | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'kenodoxia', which refers to empty conceit or vain glory, describing the pursuit of personal praise and self-promotion that lacks eter |
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A Craving for the Presence of the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of being a watchman and warning the body of Christ. He acknowledges that while there will be encouraging messages about communi |
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An Appeal to Sinners by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the benevolence of God and His desire to save sinners. He describes how Jesus, out of love and sorrow, willingly went to the grave in mortal |
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Great Men by the Grace of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the cultural significance of the film "What Dreams May Come" and how it portrays heaven. He emphasizes that even in our modern culture, ther |
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Dependence Upon the Lord by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the destruction of a printing press and the loss of valuable materials. He emphasizes the importance of humility and exalting God in all asp |
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Sermon at Barbara Washer's (Paul's Mother) Funeral Service by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a prince in C.S. Lewis' book "The Silver Chair" who is captured by a wicked witch. The prince lives a life of luxury and enterta |