2 Samuel 22:5

5 For the waves of death engulfed me;[a] the torrents of destruction terrified me.

2 Samuel 22:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:5

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly
men made me afraid.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:4).

2 Samuel 22:5 In-Context

3 my God, my mountain where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
4 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies.
5 For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of destruction terrified me.
6 The ropes of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
7 I called to the Lord in my distress; I called to my God. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help [reached] His ears.

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