2 Samuel 22:3 kjva — The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, m…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence."

— 2 Samuel 22:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

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And David spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

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And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

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The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

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I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;

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The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

2 Samuel 22:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:3 say?
2 Samuel 22:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 3.
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 22:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:3 in?
2 Samuel 22:3 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 22:3?
2 Samuel 22:3 reads (KJVA): “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.” 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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