2 Samuel 22:20

20 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

2 Samuel 22:20 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
20 He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
English Standard Version (ESV)
20 He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.
New Living Translation (NLT)
20 He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.
The Message Bible (MSG)
20 He stood me up on a wide-open field; I stood there saved - surprised to be loved!
American Standard Version (ASV)
20 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
20 He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
20 He brought me out to a wide-open place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
20 He brought me out into a wide and safe place. He saved me because he was pleased with me.

2 Samuel 22:20 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:20

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me,
because he delighted in me.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:19).

2 Samuel 22:20 In-Context

18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.
20 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
21 “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.
22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Job 36:16; Psalms 31:8
  • 2. Psalms 118:5
  • 3. Psalms 22:8; Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:18
  • 4. S 2 Samuel 15:26
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