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Matthew Henry

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:35

He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. See Gill on Psalm 18:34 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:36

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. See Gill on Psalm 18:35 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:37

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. See Gill on Psalm 18:36 . 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 22:35-37

"He teaeheth my hands to war; And mine arms can bend a bow of bronze. And thou hast given me thy saving shield; And thy hearing of me hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped." Bow of bronze. In Job 20:24 we also read of bows made of this metal, or compound of metals, which was a far more ancient material for weapons than steel. The bending of such a bow was proof of great strength, and the last artifice of Penelope, to save herself... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:36

True greatness. "Thy answering hath made me great." Is. 18:35, "Thy gentleness" (humility, meekness, condescending grace). True greatness consists not in external prosperity, nor in splendid achievements, but in moral and spiritual excellence. "The good alone are great." Notice— I. ITS CONDITIONS , on the part of man. 1 . Conscious weakness, the sense of utter helplessness in himself ( 1 Samuel 30:1-10 ; John 15:5 ; 2 Corinthians 12:10 ; Hebrews 11:34 ). 2 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:36

Greatness from God's condescension. "Thy gentleness hath made me great." David had been raised from a humble position to one of greatness. He had become great in arms, in royal dignity, in the extent of his dominion. In these words he ascribes all his greatness to the condescending goodness of God. The word translated "gentleness" is elsewhere used only of men, and signifies "humility" ( Proverbs 15:33 ; Proverbs 18:12 ; Proverbs 22:4 ). But in speaking of God, we use the word... read more

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