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2 Samuel 22:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When I was in trouble, I called out to the LORD and cried to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry reached his ears.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that when we cry out to God in our times of trouble, He hears us and responds from heaven.

📚 Historical Context

2 Samuel 22 is a song of praise and thanksgiving attributed to King David, likely composed after God delivered him from his enemies and Saul during his reign as king of Israel. In the broader narrative of 2 Samuel, David recounts his trials, including battles and personal hardships, which set the stage for his desperate pleas to God. This verse specifically reflects David's experience of crying out in distress and experiencing God's responsive hearing from His heavenly temple.

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