2 Samuel 23:1 “These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse,…”

2 Samuel 23:1

These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

World English Bible

Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:

American Standard Version

Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel:

Geneva Bible 1599

These also be the last wordes of Dauid, Dauid the sonne of Ishai saith, euen the man who was set vp on hie, the Anointed of the God of Iacob, and the sweete singer of Israel saith,

Darby Translation

Now these are the last words of David: David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel saith,

Young's Literal Translation

And these [are] the last words of David: — 'The affirmation of David son of Jesse — And the affirmation of the man raised up — Concerning the Anointed of the God of Jacob, And the Sweetness of the Songs of Israel:

Bible in Basic English

Now these are the last words of David. David, the son of Jesse, says, the man who was lifted up on high, the man on whom the God of Jacob put the holy oil, the loved one of Israel's songs, says:

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Cross references

“A. M. 2989. B.C. 1015. the last”

Psalm 72:20 2 Peter 1:13–15 Genesis 49:1 Deuteronomy 33:1 Joshua 23:1–24

Psalm 72:20 · BSB

Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.

2 Peter 1:13–15 · BSB

I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

Genesis 49:1 · BSB

Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:

Deuteronomy 33:1 · BSB

This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.

Joshua 23:1–24 · BSB

A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,

“raised”

2 Samuel 7:8 2 Samuel 7:9 Psalm 78:70

2 Samuel 7:8 · BSB

Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.

2 Samuel 7:9 · BSB

I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

Psalm 78:70 · BSB

He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;

“the anointed”

Psalm 89:20 1 Samuel 2:10 Psalm 2:6 1 Samuel 16:12 1 Samuel 16:13

Psalm 89:20 · BSB

I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.

1 Samuel 2:10 · BSB

Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”

Psalm 2:6 · BSB

“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

1 Samuel 16:12 · BSB

So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

1 Samuel 16:13 · BSB

So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

“sweet psalmist”

Colossians 3:16 Luke 24:44 1 Chronicles 16:7 1 Chronicles 16:9 Amos 6:5 Luke 20:42

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Luke 24:44 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

1 Chronicles 16:7 · BSB

On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:

1 Chronicles 16:9 · BSB

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

Amos 6:5 · BSB

You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments.

Luke 20:42 · BSB

For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand

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

In context

2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

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