2 Samuel 22:51

51 “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

2 Samuel 22:51 in Other Translations

KJV
51 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
ESV
51 Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever."
NLT
51 You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever.”
MSG
51 God's king takes the trophy; God's chosen is beloved. I mean David and all his children - always.
CSB
51 He is a tower of salvation for His king; He shows loyalty to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

2 Samuel 22:51 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:51

[He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth
mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
] (See Gill on Psalms 18:50).

2 Samuel 22:51 In-Context

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.
51 “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 21:1; Psalms 144:9-10
  • 2. 1 Samuel 16:13; Psalms 89:20; Acts 13:23
  • 3. S 2 Samuel 7:13
  • 4. Psalms 89:24,29
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