2 Samuel 22:49 kjva — And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man."

— 2 Samuel 22:49, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

46

Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.

47

The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

48

It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

49

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

50

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.

51

He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

2 Samuel 22:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:49 say?
2 Samuel 22:49 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:49 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 49.
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 22:49.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:49 in?
2 Samuel 22:49 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 22:49?
2 Samuel 22:49 reads (KJVA): “And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.” 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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