2 Samuel 22:42 kjva — They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not."

— 2 Samuel 22:42, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

39

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

40

For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

41

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

42

They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.

43

Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.

44

Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.

45

Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.

2 Samuel 22:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:42 say?
2 Samuel 22:42 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:42 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 42.
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 22:42.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:42 in?
2 Samuel 22:42 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 22:42?
2 Samuel 22:42 reads (KJVA): “They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.” 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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