2 Samuel 22:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 22:28 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 22:28 — KJV
“And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.”
— 2 Samuel 22:28 (KJV)
2 Samuel 22:28 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 22:28
“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:28: afflicted, people, wilt
“I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:28: thine, eyes, bring
“But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face. as...: Heb. that which is good in thine eyes dealt...: Heb. afflicted her”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:28: afflicted, thine, eyes
“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:28: eyes, bring, down
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:28: people, save, bring
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