2 Samuel 22:17

17 The Lord reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters.

2 Samuel 22:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:17

He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many
waters.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:16).

2 Samuel 22:17 In-Context

15 He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies; with flashes of lightning he sent them running.

16 The floor of the ocean was laid bare, and the foundations of the earth were uncovered when the Lord rebuked his enemies and roared at them in anger.

17 The Lord reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters.

18 He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me - they were too strong for me.

19 When I was in trouble, they attacked me, but the Lord protected me.