2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 23:3

BSB
The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, 'He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
AKJV
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
CPDV
The God of Israel spoke to me, the Strong One of Israel spoke, the Ruler of men, the Just Ruler, in the fear of God,
ERV
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, that ruleth in the fear of God,
NHEB
The God of Jacob said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
SMT
The God of Israel said to me, the Rock of Israel spake a parable upon the just man: a parable to fear God.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 23:3
Summary
Just leadership requires reverence for God
Event
God instructing on righteous rule
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching