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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 18:38

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet . It is remarkable that the nations which David subdued scarcely ever, while he lived, rose up again in revolt. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 18:37

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them - He had not only routed them, but had had strength to pursue them; he had not only pursued them, but he had been enabled to come up to them. The idea is that of complete success and absolute triumph.Neither did I turn again - I was not driven back, nor was I weary and exhausted, and compelled to give over the pursuit.Till they were consumed - Until they were all either slain or made captive, so that the hostile forces vanished. None of my enemies... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 18:38

I have wounded them ... - I have so weakened them - so entirely prostrated them - that they were not able to rally again. This does not refer so much to wounds inflicted on individuals in the hostile ranks as to the entire host or army. It was so weakened that it could not again be put in battle array. The idea is that of successful pursuit and conquest.They are fallen under my feet - I have completely trodden them down - a common mode of denoting entire victory, Psalms 119:118; Isaiah 25:10;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 18:38-39

Psalms 18:38-39. They are fallen under my feet Cast down to the ground, so that I may tread upon their necks, after the manner of conquerors, Deuteronomy 33:29; Joshua 10:24. Thou hast girded me, &c. Thus again, as in Psalms 18:32, he gives God the whole praise of his great achievements and victories. It was he that inspired his forces with resolution and vigour, and thereby subdued under him those that rose up against him Namely, his enemies who joined in battle to oppose and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 18:1-50

Psalms 18:0 David’s song of victoryThe outpouring of praise recorded in Psalms 18:0 is applicable to many of David’s experiences. It was probably put into its present form after David reached the height of his power as king. He had conquered all his enemies and now controlled all the country from Egypt to the Euphrates (2 Samuel 8:1-18). The psalm is also recorded in 2 Samuel 22:0.David opens by declaring his love for God (1) and thanking God for hearing his prayers and saving him from death at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 18:37-38

pursued . . . overtaken . . . consumed . . . wounded . . . fallen. Figure of speech Anabasis. App-6 . The tenses may be future, and prophetic. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 18:37

37-41. In actual conflict, with God's aid, the defeat of his enemies is certain. A present and continued success is expressed. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 18:1-50

Psalms 18As the title indicates, David wrote this psalm after he had subdued his political enemies and had established the kingdom of Israel firmly under his control. In this poem, David expressed his delight in the Lord and thanked Him for giving him the victories he enjoyed. This royal thanksgiving psalm also appears in 2 Samuel 22. The slight variations may be due to changes that Israel’s leaders made, under divine inspiration, when they adapted this poem for use in Israel’s public worship.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 18:30-50

3. God’s blessings 18:30-50The psalmist rejoiced over God’s character and His blessings to him (Psalms 18:30-45), and he vowed to continue to praise Him forever (Psalms 18:46-50). The purpose of the psalm is praise, not boasting. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 18:32-42

We should probably read Psalms 18:32 with Psalms 18:33 rather than with Psalms 18:31. David gave the Lord credit for enabling him to be a strong and effective warrior. God was responsible for David’s successes in battle. read more

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