2 Samuel 22:15

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them.

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Referenced Verses

  • Deut 32:23 : 23 I will increase their disasters, I will use up my arrows on them.
  • Josh 10:10 : 10 The LORD routed them before Israel. Israel thoroughly defeated them at Gibeon. They chased them up the road to the pass of Beth Horon and struck them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah.
  • Hab 3:11 : 11 The sun and moon stand still in their courses; the flash of your arrows drives them away, the bright light of your lightning-quick spear.
  • Ps 7:12-13 : 12 If a person does not repent, God will wield his sword. He has prepared to shoot his bow. 13 He has prepared deadly weapons to use against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.
  • Ps 18:14 : 14 He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.
  • Ps 45:5 : 5 Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.
  • Ps 144:6-7 : 6 Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them! 7 Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners,

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