2 Samuel 22:8
“Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.”
2 Samuel 22:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The earth shook and trembled, the foundations of the mountains were moved, and shaken, because he was angry with them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then the earth shook and trembled, The foundations of heaven quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.
- DARBYDarby
- Then the earth shook, and quaked; The foundations of the heavens trembled And shook because he was wroth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of heaven quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And shake and tremble doth the earth, Foundations of the heavens are troubled, And are shaken, for He hath wrath!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven quaked and shook because He was angry.
Context: 2 Samuel 22
6The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;
7In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
8Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
9There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
10He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
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.