2 Samuel 22:40

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
2 Samuel 22:40 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against 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
“For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.] (See Gill on “<191839>Psalm 18:39”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“girded: Sa1 17:49-51, Sa1 23:5; Psa 18:32, Psa 18:39; Isa 45:5; Col 1:11 them: Psa 44:5, Psa 144:2 subdued: Heb. caused to bow, Isa 60:14; Rev 5:9 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:41”
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