2 Samuel 22:40

40 You gave me strength in battle. You made my enemies bow before me.

2 Samuel 22:40 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:40

For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that
rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
] (See Gill on Psalms 18:39).

2 Samuel 22:40 In-Context

38 I chased my enemies and destroyed them. I did not quit till they were destroyed.
39 I destroyed and crushed them so they couldn't rise up again. They fell beneath my feet.
40 You gave me strength in battle. You made my enemies bow before me.
41 You made my enemies turn back, and I destroyed those who hated me.
42 They called for help, but no one came to save them. They called to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
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