2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:1__ David’s song recorded in this chapter is almost identical with Psalms 18:1, where it was adapted to serve as a public hymn. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:5 Here SHEOL is a synonym for “death.” ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:7 HEARD implies an attentive listening and, usually, a positive response. TEMPLE probably refers to the heavenly temple of God, from which he came down (v. 2 Samuel 22:10; see Psalms 11:4; Micah 1:2). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:8 The Lord’s sudden appearance to help David is described in vivid language. It sounds like a description of a volcano, which causes earthquake, SMOKE, FIRE, fiery COALS, and ash clouds (compare Psalms 77:18; Isaiah 5:25; Isaiah 24:18). ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:10 BOWED THE HEAVENS could mean “spread open” or “parted” the heavens. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:15 THEM refers to David’s enemies. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:17 MANY WATERS. Compare v. 2 Samuel 22:5, where “waves” and “torrents” of trouble were overwhelming David. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:20 A BROAD PLACE is a place of comfort and freedom. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:26 To the CROOKED, God shows himself TORTUOUS. That is, he makes simple truths seem confusing and impossible to understand. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:35 A BOW OF BRONZE is probably a bow reinforced with bronze, which would be powerful but difficult to draw. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]