2 Samuel 22:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 22:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; many: or, great" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 22:17 — KJV
“He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; many: or, great”
— 2 Samuel 22:17 (KJV)
2 Samuel 22:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 22:17
“He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. many: or, great”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:17: sent, above, took
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:17: sent, took, waters
“The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. many: or, great”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:17: many, waters, great
“Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; hand from: Heb. hands from”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:17: above, waters, great
“Then they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and found him by the great waters that are in Gibeon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:17: took, waters, great
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