2 Samuel 22:48
2 Samuel 22:48 in Multiple Translations
the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,
It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.
God avenges me, he puts peoples under me,
It is God that giueth me power to reuenge me, and subdue the people vnder me,
God — who is giving vengeance to me, And bringing down peoples under me,
even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me,
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me,
You enable me to conquer my enemies; you cause people of other nations to be ◄under my authority/my slaves►.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:48
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2 Samuel 22:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָ/אֵ֕ל
הַ/נֹּתֵ֥ן
נְקָמֹ֖ת
לִ֑/י
וּ/מוֹרִ֥יד
עַמִּ֖ים
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
הָ/אֵ֕ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Art | N-ms
הַ/נֹּתֵ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Art | V-Qal
נְקָמֹ֖ת
nᵉqâmâh
H5360
vengeance
N-fp
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וּ/מוֹרִ֥יד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Hiphil
עַמִּ֖ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:48
הָ/אֵ֕ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
הַ/נֹּתֵ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Art | V-Qal
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
נְקָמֹ֖ת
nᵉqâmâh
H5360
"vengeance"
N-fp
This noun means avengement or vengeance, often used to describe God's punishment of the wicked, as seen in Psalm 99:8 where God avenges His people.
Definition: 1) vengeance 1a) vengeance (by God, by Israel, by enemies of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, revenge(-ing), vengeance. See also: Numbers 31:2; Jeremiah 20:12; Psalms 18:48.
לִ֑/י
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Prep | Suff
וּ/מוֹרִ֥יד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Hiphil
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
עַמִּ֖ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:48
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
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,
49who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. 50Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 94:1 | O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. |
| 2 | Psalms 144:2 | He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 18:31 | Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king hear the good news: Today the LORD has avenged you of all who rose up against you!” |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 15:25 | For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 25:30 | When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 25:39 | On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking for her in marriage. |
| 7 | Psalms 110:1 | The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 18:19 | Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” |
2 Samuel 22:48 Summary
This verse, 2 Samuel 22:48, tells us that God is our defender and protector, who avenges us and brings down nations beneath us. This means He is powerful and in control, and we can trust in Him to defend us from harm. As it says in Psalms 37:39, 'the salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord', and we can rely on His protection and care. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is our Rock and defender, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:47.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'avenges' us?
In 2 Samuel 22:48, God avenging us means He defends and vindicates us, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:35, where it says 'Vengeance belongs to Me, I will repay', showing God's role as our protector and defender.
How does God 'bring down nations beneath' us?
This phrase in 2 Samuel 22:48 signifies God's power and authority over all nations, as stated in Psalms 47:8, where God is said to 'reign over the nations', demonstrating His sovereignty and control.
Is this verse encouraging revenge or violence?
No, this verse is not promoting revenge or violence, but rather highlighting God's role as our defender and protector, as seen in Romans 12:19, where it says 'do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to God's wrath'.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply 2 Samuel 22:48 to our lives by trusting in God's sovereignty and protection, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to 'trust in the Lord with all your heart', and knowing that He will defend and vindicate us in times of trouble.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen God defend and protect me in my life, and how can I give thanks for those experiences?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and control, even when faced with challenging circumstances or opposition from others?
- What does it mean to me that God is my 'Rock' and 'Rock of my salvation', as mentioned in 2 Samuel 22:47, and how can I lean on Him in times of need?
- In what ways can I 'praise the Lord among the nations' and 'sing praises to His name', as mentioned in 2 Samuel 22:50, and share His goodness with those around me?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:48
It [is] God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me. [See comments on Psalms 18:47].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:48
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, It is God that avengeth me, and bringeth down the people under me.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:48
48. avengeth me] For the wrongs inflicted by Saul (1 Samuel 24:12); for the insults of Nabal (1 Samuel 25:39); for the opposition of those who refused to acknowledge him as king (ch. 2 Samuel 4:8). Vengeance is the prerogative of God (Psalms 94:1), and the visible execution of it was anxiously looked for as His vindication of the righteousness and innocence of His servants. bringeth down the people under me] The reference seems to be, as in 2 Samuel 22:44, to his success in overcoming internal opposition to his rule. It is not the boast of a triumphant despot, but the thanksgiving of a ruler who recognised the vital importance of union for the prosperity of Israel, and the extreme difficulty of reconciling all the discordant elements in the nation, and knew that it was a task beyond his unaided powers. Cp. Psalms 144:2. The Sept. reads “disciplineth.”
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:48
48. Gives vengeance to me — Executes merited punishment on my enemies. Thus to Jehovah belongs vengeance. Deuteronomy 32:35; Romans 12:19.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:48
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Evil Men in the Plan of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and desiring Jesus above all else. He discusses the upcoming difficult days that the world will face and reminds th |
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Going Up to Zion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God |
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The God of Elijah by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Brian focuses on Psalm 94 and the need for God's vengeance against the wicked. He emphasizes that God is aware of the wickedness and injustice in the world, |
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Divine Justice by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of his daughter's house being invaded by two strangers. He expresses his anger and fear for his daughter's safety, but also |
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Crossed Over the Line by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Brian begins by reading from Psalm 94, focusing on the theme of God's vengeance and justice. He emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our heart, s |
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God Is Our Refuge by Chuck Smith | In this video, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of seeking refuge in God. He begins by reading from Psalm 94 and emphasizes that God is our ultimate refuge and source of |
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(The Royal Psalms) Part 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the kingship of Christ as the foundation for our faith. He emphasizes that every person must begin with the ba |