New Living Translation
2 Samuel 22:20
20He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.
2 Samuel 22:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
- New International Version (NIV)He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.
Context of 2 Samuel 22:20
18He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. 19They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me. 21The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence. 22For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil.
Read all of 2 Samuel 222 Samuel 22:20 word by word
וַיֹּצֵ֥א לַמֶּרְחָ֖ב אֹתִ֑י יְחַלְּצֵ֖נִי כִּי־חָ֥פֵֽץ בִּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 22:20
- Genesis 26:22Abandoning that one, Isaac moved on and dug another well. This time there was no dispute over it, so Isaac named the place Rehoboth (which means “open space”), for he said, “At last the Lord has created enough space for us to prosper in this land.”
- 1 Chronicles 4:10He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.
- Psalms 31:8You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place.
- Psalms 118:5In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.
- Hosea 4:16Israel is stubborn, like a stubborn heifer. So should the Lord feed her like a lamb in a lush pasture?
- 2 Samuel 15:26But if he is through with me, then let him do what seems best to him.”
- Psalms 22:8“Is this the one who relies on the Lord? Then let the Lord save him! If the Lord loves him so much, let the Lord rescue him!”
- Psalms 147:11No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
- Psalms 149:4For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
- Isaiah 42:1“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.
- Matthew 3:17And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
- Matthew 17:5But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.”
- Matthew 27:43He trusted God, so let God rescue him now if he wants him! For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
- Acts 2:32“God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this.
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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