Psalms 18:19 - Exposition

He brought me forth also into a large place (comp. Psalms 31:8 ; Psalms 118:5 ). By "a large place" is probably meant open ground, not encompassed by snares, or nets, or enemies in ambush. He delivered me, because he delighted in me. David now proceeds to explain the grounds of God's favour towards him. He begins by summing up all in a word, "God delighted in him." He then goes on to explain the causes of God's "delight" ( Psalms 18:20-26 ).