2 Samuel 22:45 cpdv — The sons of foreigners, who will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will be obedient to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The sons of foreigners, who will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will be obedient to me. "

— 2 Samuel 22:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

42

They will cry out, and there will be no one to save; to the Lord, and he will not heed them.

43

I will wipe them away like the dust of the earth. I will break them apart and crush them, like the mud of the streets.

44

You will save me from the contradictions of my people. You will preserve me to be the head of the Gentiles; a people I do not know shall serve me.

45

The sons of foreigners, who will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will be obedient to me.

46

The foreigners flowed away, but they will be drawn together in their anguishes.

47

The Lord lives, and my God is blessed. And the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted.

48

God gives me vindication, and he casts down the peoples under me.

2 Samuel 22:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:45 say?
2 Samuel 22:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The sons of foreigners, who will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will be obedient to me. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:45 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 45.
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 22:45.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:45 in?
2 Samuel 22:45 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 22:45?
2 Samuel 22:45 reads (CPDV): “The sons of foreigners, who will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will be obedient to me. ” 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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