2 Samuel 22:17 net — He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.

NET Bible

"He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water."

— 2 Samuel 22:17, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

14

The LORD thundered from the sky; the Most High shouted loudly.

15

He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them.

16

The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by the LORD’s battle cry, by the powerful breath from his nose.

17

He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.

18

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

19

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me.

20

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

2 Samuel 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:17 say?
2 Samuel 22:17 in the NET Bible reads: “He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:17 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 17.
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 22:17.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:17 in?
2 Samuel 22:17 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 22:17?
2 Samuel 22:17 reads (NET): “He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.” 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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