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2 Samuel 22:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
2 Samuel 22:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And David spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:
2and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
3God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.
4I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
5For the waves of death compassed me; The floods of ungodliness made me afraid:
6The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.
7In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry [came] into his ears.
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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 will call on the Lord, [who is] worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.] (See Gill on “<191803>Psalm 18:3”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Psa 116:2, Psa 116:4, Psa 116:13, Psa 116:17 worthy: Neh 9:5; Psa 18:3, Psa 66:2, Psa 106:2, Psa 148:1-4; Rev 4:11, Rev 5:12 so: Psa 34:6, Psa 50:15, Psa 55:16, Psa 56:9, Psa 57:1-3; Rom 10:13 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:5”
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