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2 Samuel 22:49

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 22:49

Verse 49 of 51

Scripture focus

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

2 Samuel 22:49 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:49

Theological / Devotional

Bringeth me forth. Repeatedly David found himself surrounded by his enemies and seemingly helpless and within their power. But God would grant him deliverance, bringing him victoriously out of their midst and placing them under subjection to him.

The violent man. Some commentators think that this phrase applies specifically to Saul, but the application is probably general. The whole content of the song, particularly the closing section, makes it seem that David is not thinking here specifically of Saul but of his enemies in general. These men were certainly men of violence, and if they could have gotten David within their power, they would have dealt cruelly with him. From such men the Lord had graciously granted David deliverance.

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