What does 2 Samuel 22:43 mean?

2 Samuel 22:43 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 22:43 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Then 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.

41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

42They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

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.

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