2 Samuel 22:9 asv — There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.

American Standard Version

"There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it. "

— 2 Samuel 22:9, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

6

The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.

7

In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my crycameinto his ears.

8

Then the earth shook and trembled, The foundations of heaven quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.

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There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.

10

He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet.

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And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly; Yea, he was seen upon the wings of the wind.

12

And he made darkness pavilions round about him, Gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

2 Samuel 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:9 say?
2 Samuel 22:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 22:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:9 in?
2 Samuel 22:9 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 22:9?
2 Samuel 22:9 reads (ASV): “There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it. ” 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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