2 Samuel 22:41

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
2 Samuel 22:41 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate 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
“Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.] (See Gill on “<191840>Psalm 18:40”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“necks: Gen 49:8; Exo 23:27; Jos 10:24; Psa 18:40, Psa 18:41 I might: Psa 21:8, Psa 21:9; Luk 19:14, Luk 19:27; Th2 1:8, Th2 1:9 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:42”
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