2 Samuel 22:1

David’s Song of Deliverance

1 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. ¹

2 Samuel 22:1 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:1

And David spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the
day [that] the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his
enemies, and out of the hand of Saul.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:1).

2 Samuel 22:1 In-Context

1 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

2 He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.

3 My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

4 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

5 For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.

Cross References

• 1. (Psalms 18:1–50)