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he brings down the nations under me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />It <i>is</i> God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> God who avenges me, And subdues the peoples under me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“It is God who executes vengeance for me, And brings down [and disciplines] the peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—he grants me vengeance and casts down peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—He gives me vengeance and casts down peoples under me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You took revenge for me, and you put nations in my power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, and bringeth down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God gives me vengeance! He brings people under my authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He gives me victory over my enemies; he subdues the nations under me <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The God who keeps on avenging me, subjugating people beneath me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God—who is giving vengeance to me, "" And bringing down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God -- who is giving vengeance to me, And bringing down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Strong One giving vengeance to me, And bringing down peoples under me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />God gives me vindication, and he casts down the peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />O God who granted me vindication, subdued peoples under me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou art the God who has given me vengeance and hast brought down the peoples under me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God who has given to me vengeance he has subjected the nations under me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And bringeth down peoples under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord who avenges me <i>is</i> strong, chastening the nations under me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-48.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=7026" 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">47</span>The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— <span class="reftext">48</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: hā·’êl (Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: han·nō·ṯên (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">who avenges</a> <a href="/hebrew/5360.htm" title="5360: nə·qā·mōṯ (N-fp) -- Vengeance. Feminine of naqam; avengement, whether the act of the passion."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: ū·mō·w·rîḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">and brings down</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tê·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">beneath me,</a> </span><span class="reftext">49</span>who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.…<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/18-47.htm">Psalm 18:47</a></span><br />the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a></span><br />Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a></span><br />For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Psalm 94:1</a></span><br />O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a></span><br />The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-4.htm">Isaiah 63:4</a></span><br />For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Jeremiah 51:56</a></span><br />For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10</a></span><br />The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/79-10.htm">Psalm 79:10</a></span><br />Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a></span><br />And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a></span><br />For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4</a></span><br />Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Isaiah 61:2</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">It is God that avenges me, and that brings down the people under me.</p><p class="hdg">avengeth me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19,31</a></b></br> Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Psalm 94:1</a></b></br> O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.</p><p class="hdg">that bringeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a></b></br> My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and <i>he</i> in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a></b></br> For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-31.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Avenges</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Avengeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Executeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Vengeance</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/8-13.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Avenges</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Avengeth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Executeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-50.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-9.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Vengeance</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>the God who avenges me</b><br>This phrase highlights God's role as a divine warrior and judge, emphasizing His justice and protection over His people. In the context of David's life, God avenging him can be seen in the numerous battles where God delivered David from his enemies, such as Saul and the Philistines. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as the ultimate judge who rights wrongs and defends the righteous, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a>, "Vengeance is mine, and recompense." It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching in <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>, where believers are encouraged to leave vengeance to God.<p><b>and brings down nations beneath me</b><br>This phrase underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to subdue them according to His will. Historically, David experienced this as he expanded Israel's territory and subdued surrounding nations, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham about his descendants possessing the land (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). This also points to the eschatological hope found in the prophetic literature, where God will ultimately establish His kingdom over all nations, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>. Additionally, it typifies Christ's ultimate victory over the nations, as described in <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a>, where He rules with a rod of iron.<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 praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and justice throughout his life, particularly in his battles and kingship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Referred to as the one who avenges and subdues nations, highlighting His sovereignty and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Represents the enemies and adversaries that David faced, which God subdued under David's leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, often facing threats from surrounding nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>One of the primary adversaries of Israel during David's time, often subdued by God's intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty in Justice</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the ultimate judge and avenger. Trust in His timing and methods for justice rather than taking matters into our own hands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_and_deliverance.htm">Divine Protection and Deliverance</a></b><br>Reflect on how God has delivered us from our own "nations" or adversities. Acknowledge His hand in our victories and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>Like David, leaders should attribute their successes to God's intervention and guidance, maintaining humility and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_plan.htm">Faith in God's Plan</a></b><br>Trust that God is working behind the scenes to bring about His purposes, even when we face opposition or challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_enemies.htm">Prayer for Enemies</a></b><br>Instead of seeking personal vengeance, pray for those who oppose us, trusting God to work in their hearts and situations.<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/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_punish_all_for_saul's_sin.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:1, how can a just God hold an entire nation accountable with famine for Saul's sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_samuel_22_align_with_science.htm">(2 Samuel 22:10-11) How can the description of the heavens bending, God descending, and riding a cherub be reconciled with modern scientific understanding?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-48.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 God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֕ל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who avenges</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֹּתֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(han·nō·ṯên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and brings down</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמוֹרִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mō·w·rîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nations</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beneath me,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:48 Even the God who executes vengeance (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:49" /></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>