2 Samuel 22:51

51 "¹He is a tower of deliverance to His king, And ²shows lovingkindness to His anointed, ³To David and his descendants forever *."

2 Samuel 22:51 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:51

[He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth
mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
] (See Gill on Psalms 18:50).

2 Samuel 22:51 In-Context

49 Who also brings me out from my enemies; You even lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.

50 "Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD , among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.

51 "He is a tower of deliverance to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever ."

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 144:10
• 2. Psalms 89:24
• 3. 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Footnotes

• [a] I.e. victories; lit "salvation"
• [b] Lit "seed"