2 Samuel 23:2 net — The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

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"The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue."

— 2 Samuel 23:2, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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David’s Final Words These are the final words of David:“The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel’s beloved singer of songs:

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The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

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The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

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is like the light of morning when the sun comes up, a morning in which there are no clouds. He is like the brightness after rain that produces grass from the earth.

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My dynasty is approved by God, for he has made a perpetual covenant with me, arranged in all its particulars and secured. He always delivers me, and brings all I desire to fruition.

2 Samuel 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:2 say?
2 Samuel 23:2 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on 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 (NET): “The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on 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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