2 Samuel 22:38
“I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.”
2 Samuel 22:38 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will pursue after my enemies, and crush them: and will not return again till I consume them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; Neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
- DARBYDarby
- I pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them, And I turned not again till they were consumed.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them. I didn't turn again until they were consumed.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I pursue mine enemies and destroy them, And I turn not till they are consumed.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until I had consumed them.
Context: 2 Samuel 22
36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
37Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
39And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.
40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
About 2 Samuel 22: David's Song of Deliverance
David writes a song of deliverance, praising God for his salvation and protection.
Commentary
2 Samuel 22 is a chapter of the Bible that recounts the song of praise that David sang to the Lord after being delivered from his enemies. In this chapter, David expresses his gratitude to God for His protection and deliverance. He acknowledges that it was God who saved him from his enemies and that it was God who enabled him to triumph over them. He also acknowledges that God is his rock and his fortress, and that He is the one who gives him strength and courage.