King James Version
2 Samuel 22:41 in the King James Version says “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.”
2 Samuel 22:41 · KJV
And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou hast also given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“me the necks”
H6203the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
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