Tower of deliverance is one way of translating this Hebrew phrase. Along with several other names of God, it indicates that God is a place of refuge for His people. The Hebrew word yeshu‘ot is one of several words that denote salvation or deliverance. It is a plural word, so it literally means “deliverances.” God repeatedly brings salvation and deliverance to His people.
Tower of deliverance (Migdol yeshu‘ot) in the Hebrew text of 2 Samuel 22:51.
Tower of deliverance in Hebrew:
Migdol yeshu‘ot
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 4023a, 3444
Bible reference: 2 Sam. 22:51
He is a tower of deliverance to His king,
And shows lovingkindness to His anointed,
To David and his descendants forever. (2 Samuel 22:51)
The NIV is quite different: “He gives His king great victories.” KJV has “Tower of Salvation.”
