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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:1-51

EXPOSITION Of the date when David wrote this psalm there can be little doubt. It was at the close of his first great series of victories, after Toi, the Hittite King of Hamath, had sent to him an embassy of congratulation ( 2 Samuel 8:9 , 2 Samuel 8:10 ), referred to very triumphantly in verses 45, 46. But there is no trace in it of the sorrow and shame that clouded over his latter days; and no man whose conscience was stained with sins so dark as those of adultery and murder could... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:1-51

( Psalms 18:1-50 .).—( JERUSALEM .) David's song of praise. "And David spake unto Jehovah the words of this song," etc. ( 2 Samuel 22:1 ). It is a song of: 1 . The anointed ( messiah ) of the Lord, his king ( 2 Samuel 22:51 ), his servant ( Psalms 18:1-50 ; inscription). Like Moses and Joshua, David held a peculiar and exalted position in the kingdom of God under the Old Testament. He was "a man [unlike Saul] of God's own choosing" ( 1 Samuel 13:14 ; 1 Samuel... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:20-30

God's righteousness in saving the righteous. The facts are: 1 . David states that, in delivering him from his enemies, God recognized his uprightness and purity. 2 . He affirms that, as a matter of fact, he had in his conduct endeavoured to live according to the will of God. 3 . He declares the general truth that, in thus rescuing him the upright, and showing disfavour to the perverse persecutor, there was exemplified the principle of the usual Divine procedure. 4 . He... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:29-31

"For thou, Jehovah, art my Lamp; And Jehovah will make my darkness light. For by thee do I run upon a troop; In my God I leap over a wall. God—his way is perfect; The word of Jehovah is purified. He is a Shield to all that trust in him." Lamp . The lamp burning in the house is the proof of life and activity present there; and thus the extinguishing of the lamp means ruin and desolation ( Job 21:17 ). So David is called "the lamp of Israel" ( 2 Samuel 21:17 ), because the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31

( Psalms 18:30 ) God's way, Word, and defence. "I can overcome all opposition in and with my God" ( 2 Samuel 22:30 ); for: 1 . His way is perfect. His providential dealings, especially in leading his servant forward in the conflict. Although ofttimes mysterious and different from what might have been expected, it is marked by perfect rectitude, perfect wisdom, perfect love; and is exactly adapted to effect his holy and beneficent purposes ( Job 23:8-10 ; Psalms 77:19 ; ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31

Perfection of God's way and Word. These words may be regarded as a brief summary of the lessons which David had learned from his varied experiences and meditations. They are the perfection of God's way, the unmixed truth of his Word, and the safety of all who flee to him for protection. I. THE PERFECTION OF GOD 'S WAY . "His way is perfect." This is true of all his proceedings, in every department of his operations. His ways in nature are to a large extent inscrutable; but we... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31-51

The facts are: 1 . David asserts the exclusive perfection of God. 2 . He states that his strength and power are from God, and that God teaches him to move and act with advantage in times of war and difficulty. 3 . He refers to the help received through the graciousness of God, and the fact that thereby he was able to subdue all his enemies. 4 . He alludes to the subjugation of the people to himself as the consequence of Divine help, and looks on to further triumphs over... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:32

Jehovah the only God, the only Rock. David's experience of what Jehovah his God had been to him impels him triumphantly to contrast him with all other that men called gods. I. JEHOVAH ALONE IS GOD . David was thinking of the idols worshipped by the nations around, which had proved themselves unable to protect their worshippers from his victorious arms. The question may be asked as to all other idols, and all persons and things that men serve as if they were gods—self, wealth,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:32-34

"For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, save our God? God is my strong Fortress, And he guideth the perfect in his way. He maketh my feet like the hinds, And upon my high places he cloth set me." God ; Hebrew, El; the Mighty One, used several times in this psalm. In the second clause the word is Elohim, the ordinary name of God. The psalmist's question is a strong assertion that Jehovah alone is God, and that he alone is a Rock of safety for his people. He guideth,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:33

God is my Strength. "The God who girdeth me with strength" ( Psalms 18:32 ). Physical strength is derived from God. Much more is spiritual. It is obtained through faith. And every believer may say, "His strength is mine." Thereby: 1 . I live— live unto God, "soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world" ( Titus 2:12 ; Hebrews 2:4 ; Galatians 2:20 ). 2 . I stand —stand fast in temptation, attack, danger ( Romans 14:4 ; 2 Corinthians 1:24 ; Philippians 4:1 ... read more

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