2 Samuel 22:18

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
2 Samuel 22:18 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, [and] from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.] (See Gill on “<191817>Psalm 18:17”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“delivered: Sa2 22:1; Psa 3:7, Psa 56:9; Co2 1:10; Ti2 4:17 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:19”
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