2 Samuel 23:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, and his word was on my tongue.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is declaring that God's Spirit spoke through him and that God's words came from his mouth.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from David's final prophetic song near the end of his life, often called 'the last words of David.' At this point, David is reflecting on his reign as king and acknowledging that his words and leadership came from God's Spirit working through him. This passage serves as David's testimony that he was a vessel for God's message to Israel.

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