Psalms 18:34

34. He teacheth, etc. Whether in peace or war, his skill and strength to act well his part the psalmist ascribes to God.

Bow of steel is broken A bow of copper, or bronze, is bent by my arms. The idea is, that of drawing a heavy bow in battle, and thus shooting at long range. The verb נהת , ( nahath,) signifies to go or come down, to descend; and, in Piel, to press down, to bend, as in the text. The Hebrews, so far as is known, were not acquainted with the use of steel and נהושׁ ( nahoosh) should be translated copper. The elastic copper or bronze bow was far more powerful and more difficult to bend than the wooden bow; but David could draw it. See Job 20:24