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2 Samuel 23:1

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 23:1

Verse 1 of 39

Scripture focus

Now these [be] the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man [who was] raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

2 Samuel 23:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:1

Theological / Devotional

The last words of David. This chapter consists of two distinct parts. Verses 1-7 are a psalm that constitutes the last formal utterance of David, and vs. 8-39 are a list of his heroes. The song is not found in the book of Psalms.

Said. Heb. ne’um, a divine utterance either directly by God or through His prophets. The word is not used to designate ordinary human speech. It occurs most frequently in the phrase “saith the Lord.” False prophets used the word in order to make it appear that they were giving divine messages (Jer. 23:31).

Raised up on high. David was a man of humble beginnings whom the Lord chose and raised to his lofty position as prophet and king (see 2 Sam. 7:8, 9; Ps. 78:70 ; 89:27).

Sweet psalmist of Israel. These words are a fitting description of the man who wrote not only this song but also many psalms that have proved an inspiration to men of all ages.

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