King James Version

What Does 2 Samuel 22:23 Mean?

“For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.”

Context

The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

For all his judgments were before me: and as for his statutes, I did not depart from them.

I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity. before: Heb. to

Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight . in: Heb. before his eyes

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(23) **His statutes, I did not depart from them.**—The psalm, by a very slight change in the original, has “I did not put away his statutes from me.” The former is the more common form, the latter suits better the parallelism here.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Samuel 22:23 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.