2 Samuel 22:39
I devoured them and smashed them; they cannot rise. 1 They have fallen under my feet. 1
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In Context
38I pursued my enemies and destroyed them. 1 I did not turn back until they were destroyed. 1
40You put strength on me like a belt for battle; 1 you put under me those who rise up against me. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 5:17At the king's command they quarried large stones of high quality with which to lay the foundation of the temple.
Psalms 110:1Yahweh says to my master, “Sit at my right hand 1 until I make your enemies your footstool.” 1
Psalms 118:10All the nations surrounded me; 1 in Yahweh's name I cut them off. 1
Malachi 4:3On that day you will trample down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I act,” says Yahweh of hosts.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 22:3-51
David's Song of Praise. ( b. c. 1020.) 1 And David spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: Observe here, I. That it has often been the lot of God's people to have many enemies, and to be in imminent danger of falling into their hands. David was a man after God's heart, but not after men's heart: many were those that hated him, and sought his ruin; Saul is particularly named, either, 1. As distinguished… Read the whole commentary →