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2 Samuel 23:1-3

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David’s Final Words

23:1 These are the final words of David:

“The oracle of David son of Jesse,

the oracle of the man raised up as

the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, 1 

Israel’s beloved 2  singer of songs:

23:2 The Lord’s spirit spoke through me;

his word was on my tongue.

23:3 The God of Israel spoke,

the protector 3  of Israel spoke to me.

The one who rules fairly among men,

the one who rules in the fear of God,

1 tn Heb “the anointed one of the God of Jacob.”

2 tn Or “pleasant.”

3 tn Heb “rock,” used as a metaphor of divine protection.



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