2 Samuel 22:48

48 He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me,

2 Samuel 22:48 in Other Translations

KJV
48 It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
ESV
48 the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,
NLT
48 He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he brings down the nations under me
MSG
48 This God set things right for me and shut up the people who talked back.
CSB
48 God-He gives me vengeance and casts down peoples under me.

2 Samuel 22:48 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:48

It [is] God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the
people under me.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:47).

2 Samuel 22:48 In-Context

46 They all lose heart; they come trembling from their strongholds.
47 “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!
48 He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me,
49 who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.
50 Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Numbers 31:3
  • 2. Psalms 94:1; Psalms 144:2; 1 Samuel 25:39
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