2 Samuel 22:6 net — The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.

NET Bible

"The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me."

— 2 Samuel 22:6, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

3

My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence!

4

I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

5

The waves of death engulfed me; the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.

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The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.

7

In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

8

The earth heaved and shook; the foundations of the sky trembled. They heaved because he was angry.

9

Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

2 Samuel 22:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:6 say?
2 Samuel 22:6 in the NET Bible reads: “The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped me.”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 6.
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 22:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:6 in?
2 Samuel 22:6 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 22:6?
2 Samuel 22:6 reads (NET): “The ropes of Sheol tightened around me; the snares of death trapped 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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