Bible Commentary

He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. 48. My deliverer from mine enemies; Yea, thou didst set me on high from them that rose up against me, From the man of violence didst thou rescue me. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:48”

[It is] God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. 47. Render: Even the God that executed vengeance for me, And subdued peoples under me. Vengeance is the prerogative of God (Psa 94:1); it is His vindication of the righteousness and integrity of His servants. Such a thanksgiving as this does not shew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:47”

The LORD liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. 46. The Lord liveth ] Life is the essential attribute of Jehovah. He is the Living God in contrast to the dead idols of the heathen. The experience of David’s life is summed up in these words. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:46”

The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places. 45. The strangers faded away, And came trembling out of their fastnesses. Their strength and courage failed like a withering leaf or a fading flower (Isa 28:1; Isa 28:4), and they surrendered at discretion to the triumphant invader. Cp. Mic 7:17; 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:45”

As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. 44. As soon as they heard of me they offered me obedience, Strangers came cringing unto me. At the mere report of David’s victories foreign nations offered their allegiance, as for example Toi of Hamath. See 2Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:44”

Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; [and] thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people [whom] I have not known shall serve me. 43. from the strivings of the people ] 2 Sam. has “from the strivings of my people,” and the reference seems to be to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:43”

Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets. 42. Two figures are combined to express the annihilation of David’s enemies. They were, as it were, pounded to dust (2Ki 13:7), and then scattered like that dust driven before the wind. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:42”

They cried, but [there was] none to save [them: even] unto the LORD, but he answered them not. 41. They cried ] Cp. Psa 18:6. The Heb. text in 2 Sam. has they looked for help (Isa 17:7-8), but the LXX supports the reading cried, which is certainly right. There is only the difference of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:41”

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me. 40. Yea mine enemies hast thou made to turn their backs unto me, And as for them that hated me, I cut them off. The first line means that his enemies were put to flight before him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:40”

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. 39. Cp. Psa 18:32 a. those that rose up against me ] Enemies in general (Exo 15:7; Deu 33:11), not necessarily rebellious subjects, though the word is specially applicable to them (Psa 3:1). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:39”