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2 Samuel 23:1-2
Common English Bible
2 Samuel 23:1-2
Common English Bible
David’s last words
23 These are David’s last words:
This is the declaration of Jesse’s son David,
the declaration of a man raised high,
a man anointed by the God of Jacob,
a man favored by the strong one of Israel.[a]
2 The Lord’s spirit speaks through me;
his word is on my tongue.
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 23:1 Or Israel’s favorite singer or the favorite of Israel’s songs
2 Samuel 23:1-2
New International Version
2 Samuel 23:1-2
New International Version
David’s Last Words
23 These are the last words of David:
“The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse,
the utterance of the man exalted(A) by the Most High,
the man anointed(B) by the God of Jacob,
the hero of Israel’s songs:
2 “The Spirit(C) of the Lord spoke through me;
his word was on my tongue.
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