2 Samuel 22:8

8 "Then 1the earth shook and quaked, 2The foundations of heaven were trembling And were shaken, because He was angry.

2 Samuel 22:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:8

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven
moved and shook, because he was wroth.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:7).

2 Samuel 22:8 In-Context

6 The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.
7 "In my distress I called upon the LORD , Yes, I cried to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears.
8 "Then the earth shook and quaked, The foundations of heaven were trembling And were shaken, because He was angry.
9 "Smoke went up out of His nostrils, Fire from His mouth devoured; Coals were kindled by it.
10 "He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Judges 5:4; Psalms 97:4
  • 2. Job 26:11
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