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Save (Help) 11 Salvation (Physical) 8 Justice (Right) 8 Complete 8 Shield 7 Salvation (Rescuer) 6 Seek Refugue 5 Be Complete 4 To Show Oneself Loyal 4 To Acknowledge 4 Seek Safety 3 Horn (Symbol) 3 Way of Life 3 Serve 3 Bless (Approval) 3 Anointed 3 Wickedness 2 Arrow 2 To Act Wickedly 2 Transgression 2 Loyal Person 2 Kindness (Solidarity) 2 Salvation Salvation (State) Save (Restore) Salvation (Deliverance) Save (Rescue) Salvation (Means) Saving (Means) Be (Or Show Oneself) Just Acquit Righteousness (Standard) Righteousness (Act) Just Put Right With Make Righteous Deserved Justify (Vindicate) Justify Justly Justice Righteousness (Quality) The Way Way of the Lord (Metaphorical) Way to Live Way of Life Act Unjustly Complete Certainty Be Fully Assured To Sin Sin Guilt (State) Sin (Act) Sin (Incur Guilt) Guilty (Responsible) Guilt (Consequence) Guiltiness Trespass (Sin) Sinful Sin (Offense) To Stand Guilty Sin (Guilty) Sin (Wrongdoing) Guilty Considered Guilty Guilty Of Sin Previously Sin Against Force to Serve Enslave Hold in Bondage Gain Control Over Blessing (Act) Bless (Favor) Blessing (Content) Blessed Bless (Request Favor) Praise Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Anoint (Pour) Anoint (Assign) Anoint (Smear) Anointing (Act) Anoint (Rub On)

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David’s Song of Deliverance

(Psalms 18:1–50)

ⓘ Although this prayer of thanksgiving (also recorded in...

Although this prayer of thanksgiving (also recorded in Ps 18) is placed near the end of David’s story, David probably offered it to God much earlier in his life. This prayer and Hannah’s (1 Sam 2:1–10) together enclose the book of Samuel with an inclusio (literary bookends). Hannah was saved from barrenness; David was saved from his enemies. The placement of this hymn also provides a parallel to Moses. The stories of both Moses and David end with a song or hymn giving lavish praise to God (see also Deut 31:30–32:43). Both highlight God as a “Rock” (Deut 32:4, 15, 18, 30, 31; 2 Sam 22:2, 3, 32, 47). Both are followed by second and shorter poetic pieces—Moses’ final blessing to the Israelite tribes (Deut 33), and David’s last words (2 Sam 23:1–7).

1And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2He said:

“The LORD is my rock,my fortress, and my deliverer.3My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield, and the horn of my salvation.My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior,You save me from violence.4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised;so shall I be saved from my enemies.
5For the waves of death engulfed me;the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.6The cords of Sheol entangled me;the snares of death confronted me.7In my distress I called upon the LORD;I cried out to my God.And from His temple He heard my voice,and my cry for help reached His ears.
ⓘ David vividly expands on how God heard him...

David vividly expands on how God heard him (22:7). David describes God’s rescue as a theophany (manifestation of God’s presence; see study notes on Exod 19:16–25; Deut 1:33) that recalls God’s manifestation at Sinai (Exod 19:16–20; cp. Judg 5:4–5).
8Then the earth shook and quaked;the foundations of the heavens† trembled;they were shaken because He burned with anger.9Smoke rose from His nostrils,and consuming fire came from His mouth;glowing coals blazed forth.
10He parted the heavens and came downwith dark clouds beneath His feet.11He mounted a cherub and flew;He soared† on the wings of the wind.12He made darkness a canopy around Him,a gathering of water and thick clouds.13From the brightness of His presencecoals of fire† blazed forth.
14The LORD thundered from heaven;the voice of the Most High resounded.15He shot His arrows and scattered the foes;He hurled lightning and routed them.16The channels of the sea appeared,and the foundations of the world were exposedat the rebuke of the LORD,at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.
17He reached down from on high and took hold of me;He drew me out of deep waters.18He rescued me from my powerful enemy,from foes too mighty for me.19They confronted me in my day of calamity,but the LORD was my support.20He brought me out into the open;He rescued me because He delighted in me.
ⓘ David’s divine rescue and success were related to...

David’s divine rescue and success were related to his own obedient walk with God. God honors those who order their lives in a way that pleases him (see also Lev 26:1–13; Deut 28:1–14; Ps 1).
21The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness;He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
ⓘ David composed these words much earlier (22:1), before...

David composed these words much earlier (22:1), before his sin with Bathsheba. Still, his claim to being blameless should not be construed as a claim to perfection. David was simply noting that he had kept the covenant and followed its law.
22For I have kept the ways of the LORDand have not wickedly departed from my God.23For all His ordinances are before me;I have not disregarded His statutes.24And I have been blameless before Himand kept myself from iniquity.25So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness,according to my cleanness in His sight.†
26To the faithful You show Yourself faithful,to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;27to the pure You show Yourself pure,but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.28You save an afflicted people,but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.
29For You, O LORD, are my lamp;the LORD lights up my darkness.30For in You I can charge an army;with my God I can scale a wall.
ⓘ David glorifies God for rescue in the past...

David glorifies God for rescue in the past and for his promises to David’s house for coming generations (see 7:8–16).
31As for God, His way is perfect;the word of the LORD is flawless.He is a shield to allwho take refuge in Him.
32For who is God besides the LORD?And who is the Rock except our God?33God is my strong fortress,and He makes my way clear.34He makes my feet like those of a deerand stations me upon the heights.35He trains my hands for battle;my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
36You have given me Your shield of salvation,and Your gentleness exalts me.†37You broaden the path beneath meso that my ankles do not give way.
ⓘ David’s military accomplishments before he became king were...

David’s military accomplishments before he became king were impressive (see 1 Sam 17:12–58; 18:17–30; 23:1–5; 30:1–31). Yet rather than exalting himself, David glorified God and gave him the credit.
38I pursued my enemies and destroyed them;I did not turn back until they were consumed.39I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise;they have fallen under my feet.
40You have armed me with strength for battle;You have subdued my foes beneath me.41You have made my enemies retreat before me;I destroyed those who hated me.42They looked, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.43I ground them as the dust of the earth;I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.
44You have delivered me from the strife of my people;You have preserved me as the head of nations;a people I had not known shall serve me.45Foreigners cower before me;when they hear me, they obey me.46Foreigners lose heartand come trembling† from their strongholds.
47The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock!And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted—48the God who avenges meand brings down nations beneath me,49who frees me from my enemies.You exalt me above my foes;You rescue me from violent men.50Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations;I will sing praises to Your name.†
51Great salvation He brings to His king.He shows loving devotion to His anointed,to David and his descendants forever.”