2 Samuel 22:51
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Context
This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 22 connects to 10 cross-references. David's psalm of deliverance—virtually identical to Psalm 18—celebrates God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer who intervened against overwhelming enemies with cosmic power: smoke from his nostrils, fire from his mouth, and thunderbolts as arrows. The psalm reflects on David's …
Other Translations
Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
Magnifying the salvations of His king, And doing loving-kindness to His anointed, To David, and to his seed--unto the age!'
Great salvation does he give to his king; he has mercy on the king of his selection, David, and on his seed for ever.
Cross References
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after …
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for …
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.