Psalms 18:28 - Exposition

For thou wilt light my candle; rather, my lamp — the word generally used of the lamps supported by the seven-branched candelabrum of the tabernacle (see Exodus 25:37 ; Exodus 37:22 , Exodus 37:23 ; Exodus 40:25 ). David himself is called "the lamp of Israel" in 2 Samuel 21:17 . The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness . The true lamp of David, which "enlightened his darkness," was "the light of God's countenance." While this shone upon him, his whole path was bright, and he himself, reflecting the Divine rays, was a lamp to others.