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They even cried to the LORD, but he refused to answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; they cried to the LORD, but he did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They looked, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They looked, but <i>there was</i> none to save; <i>even</i> unto the LORD, but he answered them not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They looked, but <i>there was</i> none to save; <i>Even</i> to the LORD, but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“They looked, but there was no one to save <i>them;</i> <i>Even</i> to the LORD, but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220They looked, but there was none to save; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“They looked, but there was none to save; <i>Even</i> to the LORD, but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; <i>Even</i> to Yahweh, but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“They looked, but there was no savior <i>for them</i>— <i>Even</i> to the LORD [they looked], but He did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They look, but there is no one to save them — they look to the LORD, but he does not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They look, but there is no one to save them— they look to the LORD, but He does not answer them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They cried out for help, but no one saved them; they called out to you, but there was no answer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They looked, but there was no one to save them. They looked to the LORD, but he did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They look for help, but no one saves them; they call to the LORD, but he does not answer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They looked around, but there was no one to save them — they looked to the LORD, but he paid no attention!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They looked, but there was no one to save them?to the LORD, but He did not answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They cry out, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he did not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They looked, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They look, and there is no savior; To YHWH, and He has not answered them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They look, and there is no saviour; Unto Jehovah, and He hath not answered them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They will look, and no saviour To Jehovah, and he answered them not.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They shall cry, and there shall be none to save: to the Lord, and he shall not hear them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They will cry out, and there will be no one to save; to the Lord, and he will not heed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They cried for help, but no one saved them, cried to the LORD but got no answer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They looked, but there was no one to save them; they cried to the LORD, but he did not answer them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They shall cry to the LORD, but there shall be none to save them; they shall seek the LORD, but he shall not answer them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They shall cry to LORD JEHOVAH, and there will be no Savior for them, and they will beg from LORD JEHOVAH, and he will not answer them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto the LORD, but He answered them not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall cry, and there shall be no helper; to the Lord, but he hearkens not to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-42.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=6980" 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/22.htm">David's Song of Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8159.htm" title="8159: yiš·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to gaze at or about; by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed or bewildered.">They looked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">but there was no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: mō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">to save them—</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but He did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ā·nām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To answer, respond.">answer.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.…<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="/psalms/18-41.htm">Psalm 18:41</a></span><br />They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a></span><br />Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a></span><br />When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-11.htm">Jeremiah 11:11</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4</a></span><br />Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/27-9.htm">Job 27:9</a></span><br />Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Isaiah 59:2</a></span><br />But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-8.htm">Lamentations 3:8</a></span><br />Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-18.htm">Ezekiel 8:18</a></span><br />Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-6.htm">Hosea 5:6</a></span><br />They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a></span><br />Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Luke 13:25</a></span><br />After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-31.htm">John 9:31</a></span><br />We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a></span><br />And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not.</p><p class="hdg">unto the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a></b></br> And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-9.htm">Job 27:9</a></b></br> Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a></b></br> Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-7.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-32.htm">Save</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Saviour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/13-2.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Saviour</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings</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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They looked, but there was no one to save them—</b><br>This phrase reflects the desperation and helplessness of David's enemies. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>, David is singing a song of deliverance, recounting how God saved him from his foes. The enemies' search for salvation highlights their realization of defeat and the futility of relying on their own strength or false gods. This mirrors the broader biblical theme that salvation comes only from the Lord (<a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a>). Historically, this could refer to the numerous battles David fought, where his adversaries often found themselves without hope or rescue. Theologically, it underscores the idea that without God, there is no true deliverance.<p><b>to the LORD, but He did not answer.</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes the sovereignty of God in choosing when and whom to save. The enemies' appeal to the LORD, despite their previous opposition to Him, shows a recognition of His ultimate power. However, their cries go unanswered, illustrating that God’s favor and salvation are not automatic but are granted according to His will and purpose. This can be connected to <a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a>, where wisdom warns that those who reject God will call upon Him in vain. It also serves as a type of Christ, who, in His earthly ministry, demonstrated that not all who call upon Him will be saved without true repentance and faith (<a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a>). This passage reminds believers of the importance of a genuine relationship with God, rather than seeking Him only in times of distress.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this song of deliverance, David is reflecting on God's faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>These are the adversaries who sought to destroy David, representing those who oppose God's anointed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the ultimate deliverer and judge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, often finding itself in conflict with surrounding nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/song_of_deliverance.htm">Song of Deliverance</a></b><br>This chapter is a poetic recounting of God's deliverance, similar to <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>God is sovereign and just in His decisions to answer or not answer prayers. This verse reminds us that God’s response is based on His perfect wisdom and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_right_relationship_with_god.htm">The Importance of a Right Relationship with God</a></b><br>The enemies' cries went unanswered because they were not in right standing with God. It is crucial to maintain a sincere and obedient relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejecting_god.htm">The Consequences of Rejecting God</a></b><br>Those who oppose God and His anointed will find themselves without help in times of trouble. This serves as a warning to align ourselves with God’s purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_deliverance_for_the_faithful.htm">The Assurance of God’s Deliverance for the Faithful</a></b><br>While God may not answer the wicked, He is a refuge for those who trust in Him. Believers can have confidence in God’s deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_past_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting on God’s Past Faithfulness</a></b><br>Like David, we should remember and recount God’s past deliverances in our lives, which strengthens our faith and trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_psalm_55_and_silent_god_align.htm">Psalm 55 depicts a God who intervenes quickly, yet other biblical texts describe God as silent or distant. How can these verses be harmonized?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_guidance_for_overcoming_depression.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer for overcoming depression?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_121_3_vs._life's_hardships.htm">Psalm 121:3 - How can we reconcile 'He will not let your foot be moved' with the reality of suffering and hardship in life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) <span class= "bld">They looked.</span>--By the change of a letter this becomes in the psalm "They cried," and it is so translated here in the LXX., "they shall cry." One of the readings is doubtless a mere clerical error.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-42.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">They looked,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8159.htm">Strong's 8159: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gaze at, about, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed, bewildered</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but [there was] no one</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to save them—</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשִׁ֑יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">but He did not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answer.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-42.htm">2 Samuel 22:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-42.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:42 They looked but there was none (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:43" /></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>