2 Samuel 22:35

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
2 Samuel 22:35 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
35He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

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 teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.] (See Gill on “<191834>Psalm 18:34”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“teacheth: Psa 18:33, Psa 18:34, Psa 144:1 to war: Heb. for the war a bow: Psa 46:9; Eze 39:3, Eze 39:9, Eze 39:10 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:36”
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