2 Samuel 22:43 net — I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets.

NET Bible

"I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets."

— 2 Samuel 22:43, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

40

You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

41

You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

42

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them.

43

I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets.

44

You rescue me from a hostile army; you preserve me as a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.

45

Foreigners are powerless before me; when they hear of my exploits, they submit to me.

46

Foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.

2 Samuel 22:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:43 say?
2 Samuel 22:43 in the NET Bible reads: “I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in 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 (NET): “I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in 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.
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