2 Samuel 22:22 net — For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

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"For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God."

— 2 Samuel 22:22, NET Bible

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KJV
“For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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ASV
“For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God. ”
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WEB
“For I have kept the ways of Yahweh, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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DRB
“Because I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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BBE
“For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.”
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KJVA
“For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

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

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

The LORD repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

I was blameless before him; I kept myself from sinning.

The LORD rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

2 Samuel 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:22 say?

2 Samuel 22:22 in the NET Bible reads: “For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:22 in the Bible?

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

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 22:22.

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

2 Samuel 22:22 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 22:22?

2 Samuel 22:22 reads (NET): “For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.” 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 22:22 net — For I have obeyed the LORD’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

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