2 Samuel 22:43 nasb — "Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets.

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""Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets."

— 2 Samuel 22:43, NASB

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KJV
“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.”
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ASV
“Then did I beat them small as the dust of the earth, I did crush them as the mire of the streets, and did spread them abroad. ”
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NET
“I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets.”
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KJVA
“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.”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

"For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

"You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, And I destroyed those who hated me.

"They looked, but there was none to save; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them.

"Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets.

"You have also delivered me from the contentions of my people; You have kept me as head of the nations; A people whom I have not known serve me.

"Foreigners pretend obedience to me; As soon as they hear, they obey me.

"Foreigners lose heart, And come trembling out of their fortresses.

2 Samuel 22:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:43 say?

2 Samuel 22:43 in the NASB reads: “"Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:43 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 22:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 43.

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 22:43.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:43 in?

2 Samuel 22:43 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 22:43?

2 Samuel 22:43 reads (NASB): “"Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets.” 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 22:43 nasb — "Then I pulverized them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and stamped them as the mire of the streets.

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