Psalms 33:16 - Exposition

There is no king saved by the multitude of an host ; literally, the king is not saved by the greatness of his host. The article, however, is used generically, as it is with "horse" in the next verse, so that the translation of the Authorized Version gives the true sense. (For illustration of the sentiment, see 2 Chronicles 14:11 ; 1 Macc. 3:19.) A mighty man is not delivered by much strength .