2 Samuel 22:51 · KJV
“{He is} the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.”
— 2 Samuel 22:51
2 Samuel 22 — Context
And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
50Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
51{He is} the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
Psalms 144:10
{It is he} that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. {salvation: or, victory}
Psalms 89:29
His seed also will I make {to endure} for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Psalms 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Psalms 18:50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
Psalms 89:36
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Psalms 89:26
He shall cry unto me, Thou {art} my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
Psalms 3:3
But thou, O LORD, {art} a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. {for: or, about}