KJV ORIGINAL
And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He shot out arrows and scattered his enemies; he sent lightning and threw them into confusion.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is described as a powerful warrior who defeats enemies with arrows and lightning, scattering them completely.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise in 2 Samuel 22, which celebrates God's deliverance from his enemies, particularly King Saul. David uses vivid imagery of God as a divine warrior fighting on his behalf. This poetic language was common in ancient Near Eastern literature to describe divine intervention in battle.
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