2 Samuel 22:20 “He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in…”

2 Samuel 22:20

He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

World English Bible

He also brought me out into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

American Standard Version

He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Geneva Bible 1599

And brought me foorth into a large place: he deliuered me, because he fauoured me.

Darby Translation

And he brought me forth into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Young's Literal Translation

And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.

Bible in Basic English

He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.

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Cross references

“brought”

Psalm 31:8 Psalm 118:5 Genesis 26:22 1 Chronicles 4:10 Hosea 4:16

Psalm 31:8 · BSB

You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.

Psalm 118:5 · BSB

In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

Genesis 26:22 · BSB

He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”

1 Chronicles 4:10 · BSB

And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.

Hosea 4:16 · BSB

For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow?

“delighted”

2 Samuel 15:26 Psalm 22:8 Psalm 149:4 Psalm 147:11 Acts 2:32–36 Isaiah 42:1

2 Samuel 15:26 · BSB

But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”

Psalm 22:8 · BSB

“He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Psalm 149:4 · BSB

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Acts 2:32–36 · BSB

God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.

Isaiah 42:1 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

21The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

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