2 Samuel 22:19
2 Samuel 22:19 in Multiple Translations
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.
They came on me in the day of my trouble: but the Lord was my support.
They came at me at my worst possible moment, but the Lord supported me.
They preuented me in the day of my calamitie, but the Lord was my stay,
They are before me in a day of my calamity, And Jehovah is my support,
They came on me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.
They fell upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my support.
He prevented me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my stay.
They attacked me when I was experiencing troubles/difficulties, but Yahweh, you protected me.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:19
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2 Samuel 22:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְקַדְּמֻ֖/נִי
בְּ/י֣וֹם
אֵידִ֑/י
וַ/יְהִ֧י
יְהוָ֛ה
מִשְׁעָ֖ן
לִֽ/י
יְקַדְּמֻ֖/נִי
qâdam
H6923
to meet
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֵידִ֑/י
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יְהִ֧י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִשְׁעָ֖ן
mishʻên
H4937
support
N-ms
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:19
יְקַדְּמֻ֖/נִי
qâdam
H6923
"to meet"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To meet or go before someone, often for help, as seen in the Bible when God meets his people in Exodus. This word can also mean to anticipate or hasten something. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God coming to the aid of his people.
Definition: 1) to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to meet, confront, come to meet, receive 1a2) to go before, go in front, be in front 1a3) to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to come in front 1b2) to confront, anticipate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: come (go, (flee)) before, [phrase] disappoint, meet, prevent. See also: Deuteronomy 23:5; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 17:13.
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֵידִ֑/י
ʼêyd
H343
"calamity"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means calamity or disaster, and can also mean oppression or misfortune. It's used in the Bible to describe difficult times, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) distress, burden, calamity 1a) burden (of the righteous) 1b) calamity (of nation) 1c) disaster (of wicked) 1d) day of calamity
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: calamity, destruction. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 6:15; Psalms 18:19.
וַ/יְהִ֧י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִשְׁעָ֖ן
mishʻên
H4937
"support"
N-ms
A support or protector, like a staff, providing sustenance or help.
Definition: support, staff Also means: mish.en (מִשְׁעֵן "support" H4937B)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: stay. See also: 2 Samuel 22:19; Psalms 18:19; Isaiah 3:1.
לִֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:19
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
17He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
20He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. 21The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:20–21 | Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 23:26–27 | Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!” |
| 3 | Psalms 118:10–13 | All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 19:11–17 | Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. When Saul sent the messengers to seize David, Michal said, “He is ill.” But Saul sent the messengers back to see David and told them, “Bring him up to me in his bed so I can kill him.” And when the messengers entered, there was the idol in the bed with the quilt of goats’ hair on its head. And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’” |
| 5 | Psalms 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 15:10–13 | Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” |
| 7 | Matthew 27:39–44 | And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him. |
| 8 | Isaiah 50:10 | Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. |
| 9 | Isaiah 26:19 | Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead. |
| 10 | Psalms 18:18–19 | They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. |
2 Samuel 22:19 Summary
This verse means that when we face really tough times, God is always there to help and support us. He is like a rock that we can stand on, and He will never leave us or forsake us, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. Just like King David experienced God's support in his time of trouble, we can also trust in God's power and faithfulness to deliver us from our difficulties. By trusting in Him and crying out to Him, we can experience His support and deliverance, just as David did, and find peace and comfort in His presence, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be in a 'day of calamity'?
A day of calamity refers to a time of great trouble or distress, as seen in Psalm 20:1, where David cries out to God in his day of trouble. This verse highlights God's faithfulness in supporting us during such difficult times.
How can God be our support in times of trouble?
God can be our support because He is our Rock, as stated in Psalm 18:2, and He has the power to deliver us from any situation, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:18, where He rescued David from his powerful enemies.
Is this verse only applicable to King David's life?
No, this verse can be applied to any believer's life, as we all face times of calamity and trouble. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things together for our good, and He is always with us to support us, just as He was with David.
How can we experience God's support in our own lives?
We can experience God's support by trusting in Him and crying out to Him in our times of need, just as David did in 2 Samuel 22:17-20. We must also remember that God delights in us, as stated in Psalm 18:19, and He desires to be our support and deliverer.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times of calamity that you have faced in your life, and how did God support you during those times?
- How can you apply the truth of God's support to a current difficult situation in your life?
- What does it mean to you that God delights in you and wants to be your support, as seen in Psalm 18:19?
- How can you trust in God's power and faithfulness to deliver you from your enemies, just as He did for David in 2 Samuel 22:18?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:19
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay. [See comments on Psalms 18:18].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:19
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. They prevented me in the day of my calamity , [ yªqadmuniy (H6923)] - they surprised me (see the notes at last clause of 2 Samuel 22:6).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:19
19. They prevented me] They encountered me, the same word as in 2 Samuel 22:6, meaning to meet with hostile intention. Prevent is used in a sense which illustrates the transition from the original meaning ‘to go before’ to the modern meaning ‘to hinder.’ See the Bible Word Book, p. 383. Cp. Milton’s Paradise Lost, vi. 129: Half way he metHis daring foe, at this prevention moreIncens’d.my stay] The staff on which he leaned for support. Cp. Psalms 23:4.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:19
19. Day of my misfortune — While he was a fugitive and an outlaw, and also afterwards, when rebellion broke out in his own family.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:19
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What Is Your Life by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on the hymn sung, acknowledging the millions still without God and the hope of a future gathering in heaven. It emphasizes enduring trials with God's guidance, |
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Covenant Remembrance by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the significance of being awakened by the Angel of the Lord, emphasizing the need for spiritual motives in worship and the desire for God's presence. Th |
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Quicken Us by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the assurance of God's faithfulness in times of trouble, emphasizing that even in the darkest moments when we feel buried amongst the dead, God's f |
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Not a Trouble Could Touch You! by Anne Dutton | Anne Dutton preaches on the theme of enduring great and sore troubles as part of God's plan for His dearest children, emphasizing the faith required to trust in God's deliverance a |
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Exposition on Psalm 59 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the conversion of the Jews and Gentiles, highlighting the importance of humility and the dangers of pride. He discusses the sins of the Jews, their bli |
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Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus |
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2005 Missions Conference - Session 1 by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about a young man named Tim who experienced a traumatic event with his father. Despite the pain and fear he went through, Tim at |