2 Samuel 22:9 cpdv — Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been kindled by it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been kindled by it. "

— 2 Samuel 22:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

6

The ropes of Hell have encompassed me. The snares of death have intercepted me.

7

In my tribulation, I will call upon the Lord, and I will cry out to my God. And he will heed my voice from his temple, and my outcry will reach his ears.

8

The earth was shaken, and it quaked. The foundations of the mountains were struck together and violently shaken, because he was angry with them.

9

Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been kindled by it.

10

He bent down the heavens, and it descended; and a fog was beneath his feet.

11

And he climbed upon the cherubim, and he flew; and he slid upon the wings of the wind.

12

He set darkness as a hiding place around himself, with waters sifted from the clouds of the heavens.

2 Samuel 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:9 say?
2 Samuel 22:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been 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 (CPDV): “Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been 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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