2 Samuel 22:24

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
2 Samuel 22:24 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24I was also perfect toward him; And I kept myself from mine iniquity.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity.] (See Gill on “<191823>Psalm 18:23”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“upright: Gen 6:9, Gen 17:1; Job 1:1; Psa 51:6, Psa 84:11; Joh 1:47; Co2 5:11 before him: Heb. to him kept: Pro 4:23; Heb 12:1 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:25”
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