2 Samuel 22:20

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Summary

2 Samuel 22:20

He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Brought

Hosea 4:16

Delighted

Bible References

Brought

Then he left that area and dug still another well. Because they did not quarrel over that one, Isaac named it Rehoboth, because he used to say, "The LORD has enlarged the territory for us. We will prosper in the land."

Later on, Jabez called on the God of Israel, asking him, ""whether you would bless me again and again, enlarge my territory, keep your power with me, keep me from evil, and keep me from harm!" And God granted what he had requested.

You have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy, but you have set my feet in a sturdy place.

I called on the LORD in my distress; the LORD answered me openly.

For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn mule! Nevertheless, will not the LORD feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture?

Delighted

But if he should say something like "I'm not pleased with you,' well then, here I am let him do to me whatever seems right to him."

They say, "Commit yourself to the LORD; perhaps the LORD will deliver him, perhaps he will cause him to escape, since he delights in him."

But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love.

For the LORD is pleased with his people; he beautifies the afflicted with salvation.

"Here is my servant, whom I support, my chosen one, in whom I delight. I've placed my Spirit upon him; and he'll deliver his justice throughout the world.

Then a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!"

He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!"

He trusts in God. Let God rescue him, if he wants to do so now. After all, he said, "I am the Son of God.'"

"It was this very Jesus whom God raised and we're all witnesses of that.