2 Samuel 22:10 bbe — The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet.

Bible in Basic English

"The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet."

— 2 Samuel 22:10, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

7

In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came to his ears.

8

Then the earth was moved with a violent shock; the bases of heaven were moved and shaking, because he was angry.

9

There went up a smoke from his nose, and a fire of destruction from his mouth: coals were lighted by it.

10

The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet.

11

And he went through the air, seated on a storm-cloud: going quickly on the wings of the wind.

12

And he made the dark his tent round him, a mass of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

13

Before his shining light his dark clouds went past, raining ice and coals of fire.

2 Samuel 22:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:10 say?
2 Samuel 22:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:10 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 22:10.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:10 in?
2 Samuel 22:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 22:10?
2 Samuel 22:10 reads (BBE): “The heavens were bent, so that he might come down; and it was dark under his feet.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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