2 Samuel 22:13
New International Version
Out of the brightness of his presence bolts of lightning blazed forth.

New Living Translation
A great brightness shone around him, and burning coals blazed forth.

English Standard Version
Out of the brightness before him coals of fire flamed forth.

Berean Standard Bible
From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth.

King James Bible
Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

New King James Version
From the brightness before Him Coals of fire were kindled.

New American Standard Bible
“From the brightness before Him Coals of fire were kindled.

NASB 1995
“From the brightness before Him Coals of fire were kindled.

NASB 1977
“From the brightness before Him Coals of fire were kindled.

Legacy Standard Bible
From the brightness before Him Coals of fire were kindled.

Amplified Bible
“Out of the brightness before Him Coals of fire were set aflame.

Christian Standard Bible
From the radiance of his presence, blazing coals were ignited.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the radiance of His presence, flaming coals were ignited.

American Standard Version
At the brightness before him Coals of fire were kindled.

Contemporary English Version
Fiery coals lit up the sky in front of you.

English Revised Version
At the brightness before him coals of fire were kindled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Out of the brightness in front of him, he made lightning.

Good News Translation
burning coals flamed up from the lightning before him.

International Standard Version
From the shining light that was his presence coals of fire blazed into flame!

Majority Standard Bible
From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth.

NET Bible
From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.

New Heart English Bible
From the brightness before him his thick clouds passed on, with hailstones and coals of fire.

Webster's Bible Translation
Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

World English Bible
At the brightness before him, coals of fire were kindled.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the brightness before Him "" Brands of fire were kindled!

Young's Literal Translation
From the brightness before Him Were brands of fire kindled!

Smith's Literal Translation
From the shining before him were coals of fire kindled:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
By the brightness before him, the coals of fire were kindled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
By means of the brightness of his glance, coals of fire were kindled.

New American Bible
From the brightness of his presence coals were kindled to flame.

New Revised Standard Version
Out of the brightness before him coals of fire flamed forth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Out of the brightness of his shelter he made his clouds hail and coals of fire.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the brightness of his tabernacle he made his clouds, hailstones, also coals of fire
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the brightness before Him Coals of fire flamed forth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
At the brightness before him coals of fire were kindled.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Song of Deliverance
12He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. 13From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth. 14The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:12
From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced—hailstones and coals of fire.

Exodus 19:18
Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.

Psalm 97:3-4
Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. / His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.

Habakkuk 3:4
His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden.

Revelation 4:5
From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.

Ezekiel 1:13
In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it.

Psalm 104:2
He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,

Isaiah 30:27
Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.

Revelation 8:5
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.

Psalm 77:18
Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

Isaiah 6:4
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Exodus 24:17
And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.

Psalm 50:3
Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him.

Nahum 1:3
The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.


Treasury of Scripture

Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

coals of fire

2 Samuel 22:9
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














From the brightness of His presence
This phrase captures the overwhelming and awe-inspiring nature of God's divine presence. The Hebrew word for "brightness" is "nogah," which conveys a sense of radiance and splendor. In the context of ancient Israel, light often symbolized purity, holiness, and the revelation of God's glory. The "presence" of God, or "panim" in Hebrew, is frequently associated with His face or countenance, indicating a personal and intimate encounter with the divine. This imagery evokes the Shekinah glory that filled the tabernacle and later the temple, signifying God's dwelling among His people. Historically, the Israelites understood God's presence as both a source of comfort and a call to reverence, as His holiness demanded respect and awe.

coals of fire
The "coals of fire" symbolize God's judgment and purifying power. In Hebrew, "pecham" refers to burning coals, often used in sacrificial contexts or as a metaphor for divine wrath. Throughout the Old Testament, fire is a recurring motif representing God's holiness and His ability to purify and consume sin. For instance, in Isaiah 6:6-7, a seraphim uses a burning coal to purify the prophet's lips, signifying cleansing and preparation for service. Archaeologically, fire was a crucial element in ancient sacrificial systems, underscoring its role in atonement and purification. Theologically, this imagery reminds believers of God's righteous judgment against sin and His desire to refine His people, drawing them closer to His holiness.

blazed forth
The phrase "blazed forth" conveys a sudden and powerful manifestation of God's presence. The Hebrew verb "ba'ar" means to burn or blaze, suggesting an intense and consuming fire. This action implies not only the visibility of God's glory but also its transformative impact on the world. Scripturally, God's presence often results in dramatic changes, whether in nature, as seen in the burning bush (Exodus 3:2), or in human hearts, as in the Pentecost event (Acts 2:3). Historically, such manifestations served as reminders of God's sovereignty and His active involvement in the affairs of humanity. For believers, this serves as an encouragement that God's presence is not passive but dynamic, capable of bringing about renewal and transformation in their lives.

(13) Through the brightness.--Rather, Out of the brightness. The psalm (with the same correction) is more full, and perhaps the more exact representation of the original: "Out of the brightness before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the brightness
מִנֹּ֖גַהּ (min·nō·ḡah)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5051: Brilliancy

of His presence,
נֶגְדּ֑וֹ (neḡ·dōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

coals
גַּחֲלֵי־ (ga·ḥă·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1513: An ember

of fire
אֵֽשׁ׃ (’êš)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

blazed forth.
בָּעֲר֖וּ (bā·‘ă·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish


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