2Sa 23:3 | NETfull | STEP | The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 23:3

3 The God of Israel spoke,
the protector ^{▼▼ Heb “rock,” used as a metaphor of divine protection.} of Israel spoke to me.
The one who rules fairly among men,
the one who rules in the fear of God,