Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” New Living Translation You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever.” English Standard Version Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” Berean Standard Bible Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” King James Bible He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. New King James Version “He is the tower of salvation to His king, And shows mercy to His anointed, To David and his descendants forevermore.” New American Standard Bible “He is a tower of salvation to His king, And shows favor to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever.” NASB 1995 “He is a tower of deliverance to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever.” NASB 1977 “He is a tower of deliverance to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever.” Legacy Standard Bible He gives great salvation to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his seed forever.” Amplified Bible “He is a tower of salvation and great deliverance to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his offspring forever.” Christian Standard Bible He is a tower of salvation for his king; he shows loyalty to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is a tower of salvation for His king; He shows loyalty to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. American Standard Version Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore. Contemporary English Version You give glorious victories to your chosen king. Your faithful love for David and for his descendants will never end. English Revised Version Great deliverance giveth he to his king: and sheweth lovingkindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, for evermore. GOD'S WORD® Translation He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendant forever. Good News Translation God gives great victories to his king; he shows constant love to the one he has chosen, to David and his descendants forever. International Standard Version Great is the salvation he brings to his king, showing gracious love to his anointed, to David and to his offspring forever. NET Bible He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!" New Heart English Bible He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his descendants, until forever." Webster's Bible Translation He is the tower of salvation for his king: and he showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGreat salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” World English Bible He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his offspring, forever more.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMagnifying the salvations of His king, "" And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, "" To David, and to his seed—for all time!” Young's Literal Translation Magnifying the salvations of His king, And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, To David, and to his seed -- unto the age!' Smith's Literal Translation Magnifying the salvation of his king: And he has done mercy to his Messiah To David and to his seed even to forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGiving great salvation to his king, and shewing mercy to David his anointed, and to his seed for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version magnifying the salvation of his king, and showing mercy to David, his Christ, and to his offspring forever.” New American Bible You have given great victories to your king, and shown kindness to your anointed, to David and his posterity forever. New Revised Standard Version He is a tower of salvation for his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe gives great salvation to his king and shows mercy to his anointed, to David and to his descendants for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He enlarges the salvation of his King and he performs grace to his Anointed, to David and to his seed unto eternity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A tower of salvation is He to His king; And showeth mercy to His anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore. Brenton Septuagint Translation He magnifies the salvation of his king, and works mercy for his anointed, even for David and for his seed for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…50Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. 51Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” Cross References Psalm 18:50 Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. Psalm 144:10 to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. 1 Kings 8:25 Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ 1 Chronicles 17:13-14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. / But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” 1 Chronicles 17:23-27 And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. / For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You. ... Psalm 89:3-4 You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah Psalm 89:28-29 I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. Psalm 89:35-37 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Jeremiah 33:17 For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:69-73 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, / salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, ... Acts 13:22-23 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, Treasury of Scripture He is the tower of salvation for his king: and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for ever more. the tower 2 Samuel 22:2 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalm 21:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! his anointed Psalm 18:50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 89:20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: seed 2 Samuel 7:12,13 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom… Psalm 18:50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 89:29,36 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven… Jump to Previous Age Anointed David Deliverance Deliverances Descendants Evermore Forever Forevermore Gives Great Kindness Loving Magnifying Mercy Salvation Seed Selection Sheweth Showeth Shows Steadfast Tower Triumphs Unfailing VictoriesJump to Next Age Anointed David Deliverance Deliverances Descendants Evermore Forever Forevermore Gives Great Kindness Loving Magnifying Mercy Salvation Seed Selection Sheweth Showeth Shows Steadfast Tower Triumphs Unfailing Victories2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsGreat salvation He brings to His king. This phrase highlights God's deliverance and protection over the king, specifically King David. The term "great salvation" refers to the numerous victories and deliverances David experienced throughout his life, often against overwhelming odds. This salvation is not just physical but also spiritual, as God establishes David's kingdom and lineage. The concept of God as a deliverer is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in the Exodus narrative and the deliverance of Israel from various enemies. The "king" here is David, but it also foreshadows the ultimate King, Jesus Christ, who brings salvation to all humanity. The Davidic Covenant, found in 2 Samuel 7, promises that David's throne will be established forever, pointing to the eternal reign of Christ. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role as a warrior and psalmist. This verse is part of a song of praise attributed to him. 2. God The central figure in this passage, who grants victory and shows steadfast love to His chosen ones. 3. David's Descendants Refers to the lineage of David, which is significant in biblical history, leading to the birth of Jesus Christ. 4. Israel The nation over which David ruled, representing God's chosen people in the Old Testament. 5. Anointed Refers to those chosen by God for a special purpose, specifically David in this context, but also pointing forward to the Messiah. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises, as seen in His enduring covenant with David. Believers can trust in God's steadfast love and faithfulness in their own lives. Victory Through God True victory comes from God. Like David, we should attribute our successes to God's power and grace, recognizing His hand in our lives. The Anointed One David's role as the anointed king foreshadows the coming of Jesus, the ultimate Anointed One. This highlights the continuity of God's salvation plan through history. Legacy of Faith David's descendants are blessed because of his relationship with God. Our faithfulness can impact future generations, encouraging us to live lives that honor God. Praise and Worship David's song is a model of how we should respond to God's work in our lives—with praise and worship, acknowledging His greatness and mercy. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language? 2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king? 2 Samuel 4:5-7 - If God intended David to become king, why would these assassins be condemned for eliminating Ishbosheth, who was hindering David's rule? When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)(51) He is the tower of salvation.--This translation follows the margin of the Hebrew. The text is found in the ancient versions and in Psalm 18:50. "Great deliverance giveth he." The difference in the original between the consonants of the two words is extremely slight. This brief review of these two recensions of this magnificent hymn is instructive, as showing that Providence has dealt with the MSS. of the Old Testament as with those of the New, securing them during the long succession of ages from all substantial error, and yet not so destroying ordinary human action but that mere slips of the pen should sometimes creep in, and care and diligence be required to ascertain precisely what was originally written, and sometimes, perhaps, in the merest minutiae, leaving the original form still uncertain. The Psalm is a grand anthem of thanksgiving of David for the many mercies he had received--a full and confident expression of his trust in God under all circumstances, and of his well-assured hope in the fulfilment of the Divine promise of the perpetuity of his kingdom through the coming of Him "in whom all the families of the earth should be blessed." Hebrew Greatמִגְדּ֖וֹל (miḡ·dō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great salvation יְשׁוּע֣וֹת (yə·šū·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity {He brings to} His king. מַלְכּ֑וֹ (mal·kōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king He shows וְעֹֽשֶׂה־ (wə·‘ō·śeh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make loving devotion חֶ֧סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to His anointed, לִמְשִׁיח֛וֹ (lim·šî·ḥōw) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4899: Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah to David לְדָוִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his descendants וּלְזַרְע֖וֹ (ū·lə·zar·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity forever.” עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Links 2 Samuel 22:51 NIV2 Samuel 22:51 NLT 2 Samuel 22:51 ESV 2 Samuel 22:51 NASB 2 Samuel 22:51 KJV 2 Samuel 22:51 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:51 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:51 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:51 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:51 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:51 He gives great deliverance to his king (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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