2 Samuel 22:51
What does 2 Samuel 22:51 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 22:51 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Magnifying the salvations of His king, And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, To David, and to his seed--unto the age!'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Giving great salvation to his king, and shewing mercy to David his anointed, and to his seed for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890[It is he] who giveth great deliverances to his king, And sheweth loving-kindness to his anointed, To David, and to his seed for evermore.
Context
v.50Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:20
I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him:
- Psalms 89:29
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
- 2 Samuel 22:2
and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
- Jeremiah 30:9
but they shall serve Jehovah their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
- Luke 1:31
And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
- Psalms 48:3
God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.
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