2 Samuel 22:5

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

2 Samuel 22:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:5

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly
men made me afraid.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:4).

2 Samuel 22:5 In-Context

3 I take refuge in God, my rock, my shield, and the {strength} of my salvation. My stronghold and my refuge, O my savior, you will save me from violence!

4 I call [upon] Yahweh who is praiseworthy, and I [am] saved from those who hate me.

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

6 The ropes of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.

7 In my distress I called [upon] Yahweh, and to my God I called. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry for help [was] to his ears.