📖WEB · 2 Samuel 22:38

What does 2 Samuel 22:38 mean?

"I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them. I didn’t turn again until they were consumed."

— 2 Samuel 22:38 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

35

He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of brass.

36

You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great.

37

You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.

38

I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them. I didn’t turn again until they were consumed.

39

I have consumed them, and struck them through, so that they can’t arise. Yes, they have fallen under my feet.

40

For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

41

You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, that I might cut off those who hate me.

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