2 Samuel 22:15

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and discomfited them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and discomfited them.
2 Samuel 22:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and discomfited them.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.] (See Gill on “<191814>Psalm 18:14”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“arrows: Deu 32:23; Jos 10:10; Psa 7:12, Psa 7:13, Psa 18:14, Psa 45:5, Psa 144:6, Psa 144:7; Hab 3:11 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:16”
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