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his word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me; his word is on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word <i>was</i> in my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word <i>was</i> on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, And His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, his word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, His word was on my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD has told me what to say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me. His words were on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his message is on my lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD speaks within me; his word is on my tongue!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The Spirit of YHWH has spoken by me, "" And His word [is] on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The Spirit of Jehovah hath spoken by me, And His word is on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Spirit of Jehovah spake in me, and his word upon my tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The spirit of the LORD speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me and his word is upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH spoke by me and his word was upon my tongue<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word <i>was</i> upon my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7075" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Last Song</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">The Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber- (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">spoke through</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4405.htm" title="4405: ū·mil·lā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A word, speech, utterance. From malal">His word</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·w·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">my tongue.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a></span><br />“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a></span><br />For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">1 Corinthians 2:13</a></span><br />And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7</a></span><br />Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">1 Peter 1:11</a></span><br />trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a></span><br />But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">1 Corinthians 12:3</a></span><br />Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a></span><br />“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5</a></span><br />And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-8.htm">Micah 3:8</a></span><br />As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-30.htm">Nehemiah 9:30</a></span><br />You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue.</p><p class="hdg">mat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">2 Samuel 22:43</a></b></br> Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, <i>and</i> did spread them abroad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Acts 2:25-31</a></b></br> For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/3-7.htm">Acts 3:7,8</a></b></br> And he took him by the right hand, and lifted <i>him</i> up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a></b></br> For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake <i>as they were</i> moved by the Holy Ghost.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-10.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/judges/7-5.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/20-5.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/ezra/4-7.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me;</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine inspiration behind David's words, emphasizing that his message is not merely human but divinely ordained. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of the LORD often came upon individuals to empower them for specific tasks or to deliver God's message, as seen with prophets like Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a>) and Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/18-12.htm">1 Kings 18:12</a>). This reflects the belief that the Holy Spirit was active in the lives of God's chosen leaders, guiding them to fulfill His purposes. The phrase also underscores the role of the Holy Spirit in the inspiration of Scripture, a concept further developed in the New Testament (<a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a>).<p><b>His word was on my tongue.</b><br>This indicates that the words spoken by David were not his own but were given to him by God. This concept of divine speech is seen throughout the Bible, where God uses human agents to communicate His will, such as Moses (<a href="/exodus/4-12.htm">Exodus 4:12</a>) and the prophets (<a href="/jeremiah/1-9.htm">Jeremiah 1:9</a>). The phrase suggests a direct and intimate communication from God, ensuring the accuracy and authority of the message. It also prefigures the role of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), who perfectly communicated God's will and character to humanity. This connection between divine inspiration and human speech is foundational to the understanding of biblical prophecy and the authority of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, King David, is reflecting on his life and the divine inspiration he received. He is recognized as a man after God's own heart and the second king of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the Holy Spirit, who is the divine presence and power of God that inspires and guides His people. In this context, the Spirit is the source of David's prophetic words.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David reigned as king. David's leadership and his relationship with God had a profound impact on the history and spiritual life of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_utterance.htm">Prophetic Utterance</a></b><br>This event involves David speaking under divine inspiration, indicating that his words are not merely his own but are given by God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a></b><br>The focus of this verse is on the divine origin of the words spoken by David, emphasizing the authority and truth of God's message delivered through him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit_in_inspiration.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit in Inspiration</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit is the source of divine inspiration, guiding believers to speak and act according to God's will. Just as David was inspired, we too can seek the Spirit's guidance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_god's_word.htm">The Authority of God's Word</a></b><br>David's acknowledgment of God's word on his tongue underscores the authority and truth of Scripture. We should approach the Bible with reverence, recognizing it as God's authoritative message to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prophetic_voices.htm">The Importance of Prophetic Voices</a></b><br>God uses individuals to convey His messages. We should be attentive to those whom God has called to speak His truth, ensuring their words align with Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_and_obedience.htm">Personal Reflection and Obedience</a></b><br>Like David, we should reflect on how God has spoken to us and be obedient to His guidance. This involves regular prayer, study of Scripture, and openness to the Spirit's leading.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_influence.htm">Living a Life of Influence</a></b><br>David's life and words had a lasting impact on Israel. We are called to live in a way that influences others positively, pointing them to God through our words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2–3) If these are David’s “last words,” why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_flawed_david_teach_morality.htm">If Psalm 15 is attributed to David, how can a flawed king instruct perfect moral conduct without undermining his own credibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_soul_ties_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about soul ties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_lie_(titus_1_2_vs._1kgs_22_23).htm">Does God lie? (Titus 1:2 vs. 1 Kings 22:23)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">The Spirit of the Lord spake by me.</span>--In accordance with <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm" title="Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,">2Samuel 23:1</a>, there is here, and also in the next clause, most explicit assertion that this was spoken under the prompting and guidance of the Divine Spirit.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The Spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spoke through me;</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבֶּר־</span> <span class="translit">(dib·ber-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His word</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִלָּת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mil·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a discourse, a topic</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my tongue.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשׁוֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>