2 Samuel 22:12

12 He put darkness [as] a canopy all around him, a collection of {thick rain clouds}.

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).

2 Samuel 22:12 In-Context

10 He bowed the heavens and came down; a very thick cloud [was] under his feet.

11 He rode upon a cherub and flew; he was seen on the wings of the wind.

12 He put darkness [as] a canopy all around him, a collection of {thick rain clouds}.

13 From the brightness before him flamed burning coals of fire.

14 Yahweh thundered from heaven, and the Most High {uttered his voice}.

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "clouds of thick clouds"