2 Samuel
“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3
2 Samuel 22:3 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, trust, and God's protection — words set in 2 Samuel, the story of King David's reign. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;”
2 Samuel 22:2“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4
Common questions
What does 2 Samuel 22:3 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Samuel 22:3 reads: "The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence." The verse speaks to refuge in God, trust, and God's protection. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Samuel 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Samuel 22:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence." is 2 Samuel 22:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Samuel chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Samuel 22:3?
Verses that sit beside 2 Samuel 22:3 include Psalms 18:2, Proverbs 18:10, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside 2 Samuel 22:3 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with 2 Samuel 22:3?
Read 2 Samuel 22:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.