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you humbled my adversaries before me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued 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 />For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For You have encircled me with strength for battle; You have forced those who rose up against me to bow down under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For Thou hast girded me with strength for battle; Thou hast subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“For You have surrounded me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who stood against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have clothed me with strength for battle; you subdue my adversaries beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have clothed me with strength for battle; You subdue my adversaries beneath me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You helped me win victories and forced my attackers to fall victim to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You give me strength for the battle and victory over my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You strengthened me with valor sufficient for the battle; you made those who rebelled against me fall beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you have equipped me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against 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 />And You gird me [with] strength for battle, "" You cause my withstanders to bow 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 /> And Thou girdest me with strength for battle, Thou causest my withstanders to bow 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 />Thou wilt fasten me together with strength for the war, Thou wilt subdue under me him rising up against 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 />Thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast made them that resisted me to bow 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 />You have girded me with strength for the battle. Those who resisted me, you have bent down under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You girded me with strength for war; subdued adversaries at my feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you girded me with strength for the battle; you made my assailants sink 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 hast girded me with strength for the battle; thou hast made them that rise up against me to be subdued 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 />You shall gird me with power in battle, and you shall subdue under me those who stand against 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 />For Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt strengthen me with power for the war; thou shalt cause them that rise up against me to bow down under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-40.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=6966" 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">39</span>I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/247.htm" title="247: wat·taz·rê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To gird, encompass, equip. A primitive root; to belt.">You have armed me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">with strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3766.htm" title="3766: taḵ·rî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate.">You have subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·may (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">my foes</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">41</span>You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.…<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/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5</a></span><br />I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you have girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me have you subdued under me.</p><p class="hdg">girded</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a></b></br> And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang <i>it</i>, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5</a></b></br> So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32,39</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect… </p><p class="hdg">them</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5</a></b></br> Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.</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="hdg">subdued [heb] caused to bow</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a></b></br> The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a></b></br> And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-22.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-62.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Girdest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">Low</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-43.htm">Sink</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/judges/16-6.htm">Subdue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Withstanders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/job/13-26.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Girdest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">Low</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Sink</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-10.htm">Subdue</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Withstanders</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>You have armed me with strength for battle;</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God's provision of strength and preparation for warfare. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/22.htm">2 Samuel 22</a>, David is reflecting on his military victories and the divine assistance he received. The imagery of being "armed" suggests not only physical strength but also spiritual and moral fortitude. This echoes <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are encouraged to put on the "full armor of God" to stand against spiritual adversaries. Historically, David's battles were against formidable enemies like the Philistines, and his success was attributed to God's empowerment. This phrase also typifies Christ, who was empowered by God to overcome the ultimate battle against sin and death.<p><b>You have subdued my foes beneath me.</b><br>Here, David credits God with the defeat of his enemies, emphasizing divine intervention in his victories. The subduing of foes "beneath" him indicates total domination and control, a common theme in ancient Near Eastern warfare where victory was often depicted by placing one's foot on the neck of the defeated. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to David, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a>, where God assures him of victory over his enemies. Theologically, this can be connected to the ultimate victory of Christ over evil, as prophesied in <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, where the seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head. David's experience prefigures the triumph of Jesus, who subdues all spiritual foes and reigns supreme.<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 strength given to him throughout his battles and reign as king.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is acknowledged as the source of David's strength and victory over his enemies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>These are the adversaries that David faced throughout his life, including both physical enemies in battle and spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_strength.htm">God as the Source of Strength</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength comes from God, not from our own abilities or resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_adversaries.htm">Victory Over Adversaries</a></b><br>Understand that God empowers us to overcome both physical and spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Cultivate a life of dependence on God for strength in every situation, acknowledging His role in our victories.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Equip yourself with the spiritual armor of God, as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>, to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_thanksgiving.htm">Praise and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Like David, regularly offer praise and thanksgiving to God for His strength and deliverance in your life.<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/evidence_of_an_earthquake_in_david's_reign.htm">(2 Samuel 22:8) Is there any historical or archaeological evidence of an actual earthquake during David's reign, or is this purely poetic imagery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_enemies_'stumble_and_fall'_in_battle.htm">(Psalm 27:2-3) What evidence supports the idea that enemies literally 'stumble and fall,' and how does this align with actual battlefield outcomes?</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/how_does_psalm_142_4_align_with_1_sam_22_2.htm">Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-40.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">You have armed me</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתַּזְרֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wat·taz·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_247.htm">Strong's 247: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gird, encompass, equip</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with strength</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֖יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥa·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have subdued</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּכְרִ֥יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(taḵ·rî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3766.htm">Strong's 3766: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my foes</span><br /><span class="heb">קָמַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(qā·may)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</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/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:40 For you have armed me with strength (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:41" /></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>