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Old Testament2 Samuel · Chapter 22

2 Samuel 22:38

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:38 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Samuel 22:38 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Samuel 22:38 — KJV

I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

2 Samuel 22:38 (KJV)

2 Samuel 22:38 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.

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Cross-References for 2 Samuel 22:38

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:38: pursued, mine, enemies

Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:38: enemies, destroyed, again

Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:38: mine, enemies, destroyed

And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:38: mine, enemies, again

And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:38: again, until, consumed

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