2 Samuel 22:48

48 He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me,

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2 Samuel 22:48 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
48 It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
English Standard Version (ESV)
48 the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,
New Living Translation (NLT)
48 He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he brings down the nations under me
The Message Bible (MSG)
48 This God set things right for me and shut up the people who talked back.
American Standard Version (ASV)
48 Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
48 God gives me vengeance! He brings people under my authority.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
48 God-He gives me vengeance and casts down peoples under me.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
48 He is the God who pays my enemies back. He brings the nations under my control.

2 Samuel 22:48 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:48

It [is] God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the
people under me.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:47).

2 Samuel 22:48 In-Context

46 They all lose heart; they come trembling from their strongholds.
47 “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!
48 He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me,
49 who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.
50 Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Numbers 31:3
  • 2. Psalms 94:1; Psalms 144:2; 1 Samuel 25:39
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