II Samuel 19:1-15
David Returns to Jerusalem
II Samuel 19:16-43
Shimei And Mephiboseth Meet With David
II Samuel 20:1-26
The Rebellion of Sheba
II Samuel 21:1-22
David Avenges The Gibeonites
II Samuel 22:1-25
David Praises God For Deliverance
II Samuel 22:26-51
David’s Song of Praise
II Samuel 23:1-7
David’s Last Words
II Samuel 23:8-39
David’s Mighty Men
David’s Song of Praise
II Samuel 22:26–51
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This is David’s song of praise and is similar to Psalm 18. In this passage David states the basic principles that the Lord follows in delivering or judging people:
David was showing how people see God through the filter of their spiritual condition. Believers see God as loving and forgiving. Unrepentant sinners, on the other hand, see God only as a judge and avenger. To those in rebellion, God appears untrustworthy and manipulative. However, God remains what He has always been; holy, just, loving, pure and compassionate.
The Lord did approve of David’s battles and gave him victory wherever he went. God showed himself superior to rival gods and their armies. The remainder of this passage accentuates David’s praise to God for his deliverances (vv. 31-51). David never lost his desire to know and please God and grew close to Lord because of his heart’s desire to spend time alone with Him, Spiritual greatness is born in the presence of God.
Application
II Samuel 22:26-51 (English Standard Version)
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