2 Samuel 22:14 web — Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.

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"Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice."

— 2 Samuel 22:14, World English Bible

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KJV
“The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.”
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ASV
“Jehovah thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered his voice. ”
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NET
“The LORD thundered from the sky; the Most High shouted loudly.”
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DRB
“The Lord shall thunder from heaven: and the most high shall give forth his voice.”
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BBE
“The Lord made thunder in the heavens, and the voice of the Highest was sounding out.”
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KJVA
“The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he was seen on the wings of the wind.

He made darkness pavilions around himself: gathering of waters, and thick clouds of the skies.

At the brightness before him, coals of fire were kindled.

Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.

He sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and confused them.

Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by the rebuke of Yahweh, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters.

2 Samuel 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:14 say?

2 Samuel 22:14 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:14 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 22:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 14.

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 22:14.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:14 in?

2 Samuel 22:14 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 22:14?

2 Samuel 22:14 reads (WEB): “Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.” 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.

2 Samuel 22:14 web — Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.

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