Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. New Living Translation In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. English Standard Version For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. Berean Standard Bible For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. King James Bible For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. New King James Version For by You I can run against a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. New American Standard Bible “For by You I can run at a troop of warriors; By my God I can leap over a wall. NASB 1995 “For by You I can run upon a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. NASB 1977 “For by Thee I can run upon a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. Legacy Standard Bible For by You I can run upon a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. Amplified Bible “For by You I can run upon a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. Christian Standard Bible With you I can attack a barricade, and with my God I can leap over a wall. Holman Christian Standard Bible With You I can attack a barrier, and with my God I can leap over a wall. American Standard Version For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall. Contemporary English Version You help me defeat armies and capture cities. English Revised Version For by thee I run upon a troop: by my God do I leap over a wall. GOD'S WORD® Translation With you I can attack a line of soldiers. With my God I can break through barricades. Good News Translation You give me strength to attack my enemies and power to overcome their defenses. International Standard Version By you I devastate armies, by my God I scale walls. Majority Standard Bible For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. NET Bible Indeed,with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall. New Heart English Bible For by you, I run against a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall. Webster's Bible Translation For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. World English Bible For by you, I run against a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor by You I run [against] a troop, "" By my God I leap a wall. Young's Literal Translation For by Thee I run -- a troop, By my God I leap a wall. Smith's Literal Translation For in thee will I run, being pressed In my God will I leap over a wall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor in thee I will run girded: in my God I will leap over the wall. Catholic Public Domain Version For in you, I will run girded. In my God, I will leap over the wall. New American Bible With you I can rush an armed band, with my God to help I can leap a wall. New Revised Standard Version By you I can crush a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor by thee I can run against a band of robbers; by the help of my God I have leaped over a wall. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because by you I shall run over a troop, and by my God I shall jump a wall! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For by Thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I scale a wall. Brenton Septuagint Translation For by thee shall I run as a girded man, and by my God shall I leap over a wall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…29For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness. 30For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. 31As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.… Cross References Psalm 18:29 For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Psalm 60:12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Deuteronomy 32:30 How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? Joshua 23:10 One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. 1 Samuel 17:45-47 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Hebrews 11:33-34 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Psalm 118:10-12 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. Treasury of Scripture For by you I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. run through. Psalm 18:29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. Psalm 118:10-12 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them… Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Jump to Previous Advance Crush Help Leap Run Scale Shutting Troop Wall WayJump to Next Advance Crush Help Leap Run Scale Shutting Troop Wall Way2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsFor in You I can charge an army; This phrase reflects David's reliance on God's strength and guidance in battle. Historically, David was a warrior king who faced numerous military challenges, including battles against the Philistines and other neighboring nations. The phrase emphasizes the belief that victory in battle is not due to human strength alone but through divine assistance. This reliance on God is a recurring theme in David's life, as seen in his confrontation with Goliath (1 Samuel 17), where he attributes his courage and success to God's power. Theologically, this phrase underscores the concept of God as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament (Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8). with my God I can scale a wall. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and strength in his life. He is the central figure in this passage, expressing his trust in God's power. 2. God The divine being whom David credits for his victories and strength. God is portrayed as the source of David's ability to overcome obstacles and enemies. 3. Enemies/Army The adversaries that David faces, representing the challenges and battles in his life. The "army" symbolizes any formidable opposition that David encounters. 4. Wall A metaphor for obstacles or barriers that seem insurmountable. In ancient warfare, scaling a wall was a significant challenge, representing overcoming great difficulties. 5. Song of Deliverance This chapter is part of a larger song or psalm of thanksgiving and praise, where David recounts God's faithfulness and deliverance throughout his life. Teaching Points Reliance on God's StrengthDavid's confidence in overcoming challenges is rooted in his reliance on God's strength, not his own. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's power rather than their abilities. Facing Challenges with Faith The imagery of charging an army and scaling a wall illustrates the boldness and courage that come from faith in God. Christians are called to face life's challenges with the same faith and courage. God's Faithfulness in Deliverance David's song is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. Reflecting on past deliverances can strengthen our faith in God's continued faithfulness. Metaphorical Walls in Our Lives Just as David speaks of scaling a wall, believers can identify and confront the metaphorical walls in their lives, trusting God to help them overcome these barriers. Praise as a Response to Victory David's response to God's deliverance is praise. Christians are encouraged to cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise in response to God's work in their lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction in you בְכָ֖ה (ḇə·ḵāh) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew I can charge אָר֣וּץ (’ā·rūṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7323: To run an army; גְּד֑וּד (gə·ḏūḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1416: A band, troop with my God בֵּאלֹהַ֖י (bê·lō·hay) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I can scale אֲדַלֶּג־ (’ă·ḏal·leḡ-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1801: To spring a wall. שֽׁוּר׃ (šūr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7791: A wall Links 2 Samuel 22:30 NIV2 Samuel 22:30 NLT 2 Samuel 22:30 ESV 2 Samuel 22:30 NASB 2 Samuel 22:30 KJV 2 Samuel 22:30 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:30 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:30 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:30 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:30 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:30 For by you I run against (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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