2 Samuel 22:36 kjv — Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

King James Version

"Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great."

— 2 Samuel 22:36, King James Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

33

God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

34

He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.

35

He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

36

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

37

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.

38

I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

39

And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.

2 Samuel 22:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:36 say?
2 Samuel 22:36 in the King James Version reads: “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:36 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 36.
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 22:36.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:36 in?
2 Samuel 22:36 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 22:36?
2 Samuel 22:36 reads (KJV): “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.” 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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