Bible Commentary

Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me [to be] head of the heathen: a people [which] I knew not shall serve me. 44 46. The establishment of David’s dominion 44. from the strivings of my people ] The reference seems to be to the civil wars and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:44”

Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, [and] did spread them abroad. 43. as the dust of the earth ] In Psa 18:42, “as the dust before the wind.” For the metaphor cp. 2Ki 13:7. I did stamp them, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:43”

They looked, but [there was] none to save; [even] unto the LORD, but he answered them not. 42. They looked ] They looked for help. Cp. Isa 17:7-8. The Sept. and Psa 18:41 read, they cried. There is only the difference of a single letter between the words, as far as the consonants are concerned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:42”

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me. 41. And mine enemies didst thou make to turn their backs unto me: as for them that hate me, I destroyed them. The first clause means that his enemies were put to flight (Exo 23:27), not (as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:41”

For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. [See comments on Ps 18:39]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible 2 Samuel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:40”

And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet. 39. And I have consumed them, and wounded them ] Yea I consumed them omitted in Psa 18:38 and crushed them. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And I have consumed them, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:39”

I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them. 38 43. David’s destruction of his enemies 38. destroyed them ] In Psa 18:37, “overtaken them,” an echo of Exo 15:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:38”

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. 37. enlarged my steps, &c.] Given me free space for unobstructed motion (cp. 2Sa 22:20; Pro 4:12), and the power to advance with firm, unwavering steps. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:37”

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. 36. the shield of thy salvation ] Cp. Eph 6:17. Psa 18:35 adds, “and thy right hand sustained me.” thy gentleness ] This is a rendering of the word used in Psa 18:35, which means gentleness or condescension: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:36”

He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 35. so that a bow of steel, &c.] And mine arms bend a bow of bronze. The ability to bend a metal bow (cp. Job 20:24) was a mark of superior strength. Readers of the Odyssey will recall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 22:35”