Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but he did not answer. New Living Translation They looked for help, but no one came to their rescue. They even cried to the LORD, but he refused to answer. English Standard Version They looked, but there was none to save; they cried to the LORD, but he did not answer them. Berean Standard Bible They looked, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer. King James Bible They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. New King James Version They looked, but there was none to save; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them. New American Standard Bible “They looked, but there was no one to save them; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them. NASB 1995 “They looked, but there was none to save; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them. NASB 1977 “They looked, but there was none to save; Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them. Legacy Standard Bible They looked, but there was none to save; Even to Yahweh, but He did not answer them. Amplified Bible “They looked, but there was no savior for them— Even to the LORD [they looked], but He did not answer them. Christian Standard Bible They look, but there is no one to save them — they look to the LORD, but he does not answer them. Holman Christian Standard Bible They look, but there is no one to save them— they look to the LORD, but He does not answer them. American Standard Version They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not. Contemporary English Version They cried out for help, but no one saved them; they called out to you, but there was no answer. English Revised Version They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. GOD'S WORD® Translation They looked, but there was no one to save them. They looked to the LORD, but he did not answer them. Good News Translation They look for help, but no one saves them; they call to the LORD, but he does not answer. International Standard Version They looked around, but there was no one to save them — they looked to the LORD, but he paid no attention! Majority Standard Bible They looked, but there was no one to save them?to the LORD, but He did not answer. NET Bible They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them. New Heart English Bible They cry out, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he did not answer them. Webster's Bible Translation They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not. World English Bible They looked, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey look, and there is no savior; To YHWH, and He has not answered them. Young's Literal Translation They look, and there is no saviour; Unto Jehovah, and He hath not answered them. Smith's Literal Translation They will look, and no saviour To Jehovah, and he answered them not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall cry, and there shall be none to save: to the Lord, and he shall not hear them. Catholic Public Domain Version They will cry out, and there will be no one to save; to the Lord, and he will not heed them. New American Bible They cried for help, but no one saved them, cried to the LORD but got no answer. New Revised Standard Version They looked, but there was no one to save them; they cried to the LORD, but he did not answer them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey shall cry to the LORD, but there shall be none to save them; they shall seek the LORD, but he shall not answer them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They shall cry to LORD JEHOVAH, and there will be no Savior for them, and they will beg from LORD JEHOVAH, and he will not answer them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They looked, but there was none to save; Even unto the LORD, but He answered them not. Brenton Septuagint Translation They shall cry, and there shall be no helper; to the Lord, but he hearkens not to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…41You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. 42They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. 43I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.… Cross References Psalm 18:41 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer. Proverbs 1:28 Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. Job 27:9 Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Lamentations 3:8 Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer. Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” Hosea 5:6 They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them. Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Luke 13:25 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Treasury of Scripture They looked, but there was none to save; even to the LORD, but he answered them not. unto the Lord 1 Samuel 28:6 And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. Job 27:9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? Proverbs 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: Jump to Previous Cried Crying Help Save SaviourJump to Next Cried Crying Help Save Saviour2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsThey looked, but there was no one to save them— This phrase reflects the desperation and helplessness of David's enemies. In the context of 2 Samuel 22, David is singing a song of deliverance, recounting how God saved him from his foes. The enemies' search for salvation highlights their realization of defeat and the futility of relying on their own strength or false gods. This mirrors the broader biblical theme that salvation comes only from the Lord (Psalm 3:8). Historically, this could refer to the numerous battles David fought, where his adversaries often found themselves without hope or rescue. Theologically, it underscores the idea that without God, there is no true deliverance. to the LORD, but He did not answer. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of deliverance, David is reflecting on God's faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. 2. Enemies of David These are the adversaries who sought to destroy David, representing those who oppose God's anointed. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the ultimate deliverer and judge. 4. Israel The nation over which David ruled, often finding itself in conflict with surrounding nations. 5. Song of Deliverance This chapter is a poetic recounting of God's deliverance, similar to Psalm 18. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign and just in His decisions to answer or not answer prayers. This verse reminds us that God’s response is based on His perfect wisdom and justice. The Importance of a Right Relationship with God The enemies' cries went unanswered because they were not in right standing with God. It is crucial to maintain a sincere and obedient relationship with Him. The Consequences of Rejecting God Those who oppose God and His anointed will find themselves without help in times of trouble. This serves as a warning to align ourselves with God’s purposes. The Assurance of God’s Deliverance for the Faithful While God may not answer the wicked, He is a refuge for those who trust in Him. Believers can have confidence in God’s deliverance. Reflecting on God’s Past Faithfulness Like David, we should remember and recount God’s past deliverances in our lives, which strengthens our faith and trust in Him.(42) They looked.--By the change of a letter this becomes in the psalm "They cried," and it is so translated here in the LXX., "they shall cry." One of the readings is doubtless a mere clerical error. Hebrew They looked,יִשְׁע֖וּ (yiš·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8159: To gaze at, about, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed, bewildered but [there was] no one וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle to save them— מֹשִׁ֑יעַ (mō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but He did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no answer. עָנָֽם׃ (‘ā·nām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Links 2 Samuel 22:42 NIV2 Samuel 22:42 NLT 2 Samuel 22:42 ESV 2 Samuel 22:42 NASB 2 Samuel 22:42 KJV 2 Samuel 22:42 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:42 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:42 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:42 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:42 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:42 They looked but there was none (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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