KJV ORIGINAL
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They attacked me when I was in trouble, but the LORD was my support.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is saying that even when enemies came against him during his darkest moments, God was there to hold him up and keep him strong.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise near the end of his life, reflecting on how God delivered him from all his enemies and from King Saul's persecution. David had faced numerous battles, betrayals, and attempts on his life throughout his reign as king of Israel. The word 'prevented' in the original context meant 'confronted' or 'came against,' referring to how enemies would often attack during times of weakness or disaster.
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