2 Samuel 22:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 22:40 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. subdued: Heb. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 22:40 — KJV
“For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow”
— 2 Samuel 22:40 (KJV)
2 Samuel 22:40 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 22:40
“For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:40: hast, girded, strength
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:40: hast, battle, against
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:40: hast, battle, rose
“And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit...: Heb. found him”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:40: battle, against, heb
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:40: rose, heb, caused
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