2 Samuel 22:19 asv — They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.

American Standard Version

"They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay. "

— 2 Samuel 22:19, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

16

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

17

He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters;

18

He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

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They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.

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He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

21

Jehovah rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

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For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.

2 Samuel 22:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:19 say?
2 Samuel 22:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 19.
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 22:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:19 in?
2 Samuel 22:19 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 22:19?
2 Samuel 22:19 reads (ASV): “They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay. ” 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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