2 Samuel 22:2 cpdv — And he said: “The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my Savior.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said: “The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my Savior. "

— 2 Samuel 22:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

1

And David spoke to the Lord the words of this verse, in the day that the Lord freed him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

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And he said: “The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my Savior.

3

I will hope in him. God is my strong one, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. He lifts me up, and he is my refreshment. You, O my Savior, will free me from iniquity.

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I will call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy; and I will be saved from my enemies.

5

For the pangs of death have encircled me. The torrents of Belial have terrified me.

2 Samuel 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:2 say?
2 Samuel 22:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said: “The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my Savior. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:2 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:2 in?
2 Samuel 22:2 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 22:2?
2 Samuel 22:2 reads (CPDV): “And he said: “The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my Savior. ” 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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