Bible Commentary

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that ruleth over men [must be] just, ruling in the fear of God. 3, 4. The oracular brevity of these verses hardly admits of translation, and makes the meaning of them obscure. They may be rendered: A ruler over men, a righteous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 23:3”

The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word [was] in my tongue. 2. the Spirit of the Lord] A direct claim of inspiration, to which Christ Himself bears witness (Mat 22:43). Observe the parallelisms, which constitute Hebrew poetry. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2Sa 23:2 The Spirit of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 23:2”

Now these [be] the last words of David the son of Jesse said, and the man [who was] raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, 1. David the son of Jesse said ] The oracle of David the son of Jesse: a peculiar word, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 23:1”

[He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed forevermore. 51. He is the tower of salvation ] So the Qr: cp. Psa 61:3; Pro 18:10: but the Kthbh, the Versions, and Psa 18:50 read, Who giveth great deliverance. The difference between the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:51”

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. 50. The celebration of Jehovah’s faithfulness to His servant is not to be confined within the narrow limits of Israel. His praise is to be proclaimed among the heathen, who, as they are brought under … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:50”

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. 49. bringeth me forth ] The opposite of “shutting him up into the hand of his enemies” (Psa 31:8). Cp. 2Sa 22:20 ; 2Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:49”

It [is] God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, 48. avengeth me ] For the wrongs inflicted by Saul (1Sa 24:12); for the insults of Nabal (1Sa 25:39); for the opposition of those who refused to acknowledge him as king (ch. 2Sa 4:8). Vengeance is the prerogative of God (Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:48”

The LORD liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. 47 51. Concluding thanksgiving and doxology 47. The Lord liveth ] Life is the essential attribute of Jehovah, Who is the Living God in contrast to the dead idols of the heathen. The experience of David’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:47”

Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places. 46. shall fade away ] Faded away: like plants scorched up by the burning sun. Cp. Exo 18:18 ( marg.). shall be afraid ] Probably, came limping out of their fastnesses: a picture of the exhausted defenders of a fort dragging … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:46”

Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me. 45. shall submit themselves unto me ] Submitted themselves unto me. The marginal rendering, yield feigned obedience, gives the original meaning of the word, which according to its derivation seems to denote the unwilling homage extorted from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:45”