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2 Samuel 22:49

2 Samuel 22:49
And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

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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

bringeth me forth The opposite of "shutting him up into the hand of his enemies" (Psa 31:8). Cp. 2Sa 22:22; 2Sa 22:22.

the violent man This may mean men of violence in general, but as Saul is named in…