2 Samuel 22:38
2 Samuel 22:38 Meaning and Explanation
“I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.”
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Read Full Chapter →David pursues and overcomes his enemies completely.
What Does 2 Samuel 22:38 Mean?
David recounts his victories: he pursued his enemies and did not turn back until they were overcome. As Israel's king, he was charged with defending the people and securing the land against those who sought their ruin.
Read in the long arc of Scripture, such language also pictures a deeper warfare, the final and complete overcoming of every power that opposes God's purpose. The believer trusts that what threatens God's people will not stand forever, for the King's victory is thorough and sure.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:38 mean?
David pursues and overcomes his enemies completely.