2 Samuel 22:17-20 The Rebellion of Sheba

17 “He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.

18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.

19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support.

20 He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.

Meaning of 2 Samuel 22:17-20

2 Samuel 22:17 showcases God's deliverance and His intimate involvement in our struggles: "He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters." This verse illustrates God's steadfast love, portraying Him as a relentless rescuer ready to pull us from life's depths with His almighty hand.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 22:17-20

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