2 Samuel 22:17 · KJV

"He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.

¹⁶And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

¹⁷He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;

¹⁸He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

¹⁹They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

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Reflection Questions

How does it feel to be rescued in your life?

What does God's intervention look like for you?

When have you experienced a moment of divine rescue?

Life Application

grief

Remember that God is present in your struggles and can bring you out of them.

faith

Trust in God's ability to deliver you from difficult situations.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse speaks of being rescued from danger, which parallels Jesus' mission to save humanity.

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