John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:32
For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God? See Gill on Psalm 18:31 . read more
2 Samuel 22:32-33 Kjv
John Gill
John Gill
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. See Gill on Psalm 18:32 . read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:33
Divine protection and guidance. The experience of David, and the purpose of the psalm, naturally lead to repetition of declarations and images descriptive of the protection and guidance which had been vouchsafed to him. They are not unsuitable to record the convictions and feelings of every good man as he reviews the past and anticipates the future. This verse in the Revised Version reads, "God is my strong Fortress, and he guideth the perfect in his way." I. GOD IS OUR STRONG ... read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:2-51
Let us observe, in this song of praise, I. How David adores God, and gives him the glory of his infinite perfections. There is none like him, nor any to be compared with him (2 Sam. 22:32): Who is God, save the Lord? All others that are adored as deities are counterfeits and pretenders. None is to be relied on but he. Who is a rock, save our God? They are dead, but the Lord liveth, 2 Sam. 22:47. They disappoint their worshippers when they most need them. But as for God his way is perfect, 2... read more