2 Samuel 22:15

15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.

2 Samuel 22:15 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
15 And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.
English Standard Version (ESV)
15 And he sent out arrows and scattered them; lightning, and routed them.
New Living Translation (NLT)
15 He shot arrows and scattered his enemies; his lightning flashed, and they were confused.
The Message Bible (MSG)
15 God shot his arrows - pandemonium! He hurled his lightnings - a rout!
American Standard Version (ASV)
15 And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and discomfited them.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
15 He shot arrows and scattered them. He flashed streaks of lightning and threw them into confusion.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
15 He shot arrows and scattered them; [He hurled] lightning bolts and routed them.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
15 He shot his arrows and scattered our enemies. He sent flashes of lightning and chased the enemies away.

2 Samuel 22:15 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:15

And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and
discomfited them.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:14).

2 Samuel 22:15 In-Context

13 Out of the brightness of his presence bolts of lightning blazed forth.
14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
16 The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of breath from his nostrils.
17 “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 32:23
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