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2 Samuel 22:36

2 Samuel 22:36
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

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Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 22:2-51

Let us observe, in this song of praise,

I. How David adores God, and gives him the glory of his infinite perfections. There is none like him, nor any to be compared with him (Sa2 22:32): Who is God,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the shield of thy salvation Cp. Eph 6:17; Psa 18:35 adds, "and thy right hand sustained me."

thy gentleness This is a rendering of the word used in Psa 18:35, which means gentlenessor condescension:…