2 Samuel 23:2-3

2 "¹The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

3 "The God of Israel said, ²The Rock of Israel spoke to me, '³He who rules over men righteously, ⁴Who rules in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 23:2-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 23

In this chapter are recorded the last words of David under a divine inspiration, 2Sa 23:1-7; and an account is given of his great men, famous for warlike exploits, particularly of three mighty men who did very marvellous things, 2Sa 23:8-17; and of two others next unto them, which belonged to another class of three, 2Sa 23:18-23; and then of thirty one more, 2Sa 23:24-39; who are all mentioned by name.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 22:43; 2 Peter 1:21
• 2. 2 Sam 22:2, 3, 32
• 3. Psalms 72:1-3; Isaiah 11:1-5
• 4. 2 Chronicles 19:7, 9