2 Samuel 22:51-1964 bbe — Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.

2 Samuel 22:51-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.”

2 Samuel 22:51-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verses 51–1964.

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

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.

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 22:51-1964.

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2 Samuel 22:51-1964 reads (BBE): “Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.” 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.