Kings II 22:34

34 He makes my feet like hart's feet, and sets me upon the high places.

Kings II 22:34 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 22

This chapter begins with the age and character of Josiah king of Judah, 2Ki 22:1-2, relates his orders for repairing the temple, 2Ki 22:3-7, his attention to the book of the law, which was found, and read to him, and the effect it had upon him, 2Ki 22:8-11, the command he gave to certain persons to inquire of the Lord about it, who applied to Huldah the prophetess, 2Ki 22:12-14, who returned an answer by them to the king, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem, and giving the reason of it, and at the same time assuring the king it should not be in his days, 2Ki 22:15-20.

Kings II 22:34 In-Context

32 Who strong, but the Lord? and who will be a Creator except our God?
33 the Mighty One who strengthens me with might, and has prepared my way without fault.
34 He makes my feet like hart's feet, and sets me upon the high places.
35 He teaches my hands to war, and has broken a brazen bow by my arm.
36 And thou hast given me the shield of my salvation, and thy propitious dealing has increased me,

Footnotes 1

The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.