2 Samuel 22:41 bbe — By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.

Bible in Basic English

"By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off."

— 2 Samuel 22:41, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

38

I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome.

39

I have sent destruction on them and given them wounds, so that they are not able to get up: they are stretched under my feet.

40

For I have been armed by you with strength for the fight: you have made low under me those who came out against me.

41

By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.

42

They were crying out, but there was no one to come to their help: even to the Lord, but he gave them no answer.

43

Then they were crushed as small as the dust of the earth, stamped down under my feet like the waste of the streets.

44

You have made me free from the fightings of my people; you have made me the head of the nations: a people of whom I had no knowledge will be my servants.

2 Samuel 22:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:41 say?
2 Samuel 22:41 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:41 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 41.
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 22:41.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:41 in?
2 Samuel 22:41 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 22:41?
2 Samuel 22:41 reads (BBE): “By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.” 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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