2 Samuel 22:43
“Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.”
2 Samuel 22:43 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I shall beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I shall crush them and spread them abroad like the mire of the streets.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then did I beat them small as the dust of the earth, I did crush them as the mire of the streets, and did spread them abroad.
- DARBYDarby
- And I did beat them small as the dust of the earth, I trod them as the mire of the streets; I stamped upon them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then I beat them as small as the dust of the earth. I crushed them as the mire of the streets, and spread them abroad.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I beat them as dust of the earth, As mire of the streets I beat them small ; I spread them out!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then I beat them as fine as dust on the earth; I trampled them like mire in the streets and spread them out.
Context: 2 Samuel 22
41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
42They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
43Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
44Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.
45Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto 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.