2 Samuel 22:12

Listen to 2 Samuel 22:12
12 He made 1darkness around him 2his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.

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2 Samuel 22:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:12

And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters,
[and] thick clouds of the skies.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:11).

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2 Samuel 22:12 In-Context

10 He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet.
11 He rode on a cherub and flew; he was seen on the wings of the wind.
12 He made darkness around him his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.
13 Out of the brightness before him coals of fire flamed forth.
14 The Lord thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 22:12 [See ver. 10 above]
  • 2. 22:12 Job 36:29
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