2 Samuel 22:6

The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 22:6

BSB
The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
AKJV
The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;
CPDV
The ropes of Hell have encompassed me. The snares of death have intercepted me.
ERV
The cords of Sheol were round about me: the snares of death came upon me.
NHEB
The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me.
SMT
The pangs of hades surrounded me; The snares of death anticipated me;

Commentary for 2 Samuel 22:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 22:6
Summary
Trapped by destruction and threatened continuously
Event
David describes encirclement by despair
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer