2 Samuel 22:48
2 Samuel 22:48 Meaning and Explanation
“It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →It is God who vindicates David and subdues peoples under him.
What Does 2 Samuel 22:48 Mean?
David names God as the one who 'avengeth me', who brings justice on his behalf, and who 'bringeth down the people' beneath his rule. Vindication is God's work, not David's own taking of vengeance.
This is freeing truth. David did not have to repay his enemies himself; he left justice in God's hands. The believer is likewise released from the burden of revenge, trusting the righteous Judge to set things right. God Himself secures the vindication of His servants in His own way and time.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:48 mean?
It is God who vindicates David and subdues peoples under him.