2 Samuel 23:2 cpdv — “The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue. "

— 2 Samuel 23:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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These are the last words of David. Now David, the son of Jesse, the man to whom it was appointed concerning the Christ of the God of Jacob, the preeminent psalmist of Israel said:

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“The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue.

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The God of Israel spoke to me, the Strong One of Israel spoke, the Ruler of men, the Just Ruler, in the fear of God,

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like the first light of the morning as the sun is rising, when a morning without clouds glows red, and like plants springing forth from the earth after a rainfall.

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But my house is not so great with God that he should undertake an eternal covenant with me, firm and fortified in all things. For he is the entirety of my salvation and the entirety of my will. And there is nothing of this which will not spring forth.

2 Samuel 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:2 say?
2 Samuel 23:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:2 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 2.
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 23:2.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:2 in?
2 Samuel 23:2 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 23:2?
2 Samuel 23:2 reads (CPDV): ““The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue. ” 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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