2 Samuel 22:29

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 22

“For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.”2 Samuel 22:29

What Does 2 Samuel 22:29 Mean?

2 Samuel 22:29 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 29 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Guidance.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 22:29 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 18:28“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.”Psalms 27:1“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”John 8:12“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”Revelation 21:23“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”Job 29:3“When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;”John 12:46“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.”Psalms 112:4“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.”Micah 7:9“I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.”Psalms 4:6“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Psalms 97:11“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.”Isaiah 50:10“Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.”Isaiah 60:19“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”2 Samuel 21:17“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel.”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”Acts 12:7“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.”

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