2 Samuel 22:45 · KJV
"Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me."
King James Version
What does 2 Samuel 22:45 mean? →Passage Context
43Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
44Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me to be head of the heathen: a people which I knew not shall serve me.
45Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.
46Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.
47The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to authority in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to have influence over others?
3
When have you seen respect given to someone in authority?
Life Application
leadership
Consider how you can lead with integrity and inspire respect in your community.
influence
Use your influence wisely, recognizing the responsibility that comes with it.
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
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