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.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:5 Here SHEOL is a synonym for
“death.”
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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).
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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).
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:10 BOWED THE HEAVENS could mean
“spread open” or “parted” the heavens.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:15 THEM refers to David’s enemies.
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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.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 22:20 A BROAD PLACE is a place of comfort
and freedom.
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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.
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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.
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