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You have also given me the necks of my enemies - Their necks to tread upon, as the result of victory, or their necks to be subject …

Another retrospective glance of the poet over his past wars. Notice slight variations in Samuel.

So it happened that the Philistines were afraid of David, and he delivered his people from the attacks of all invaders, and brought them that bless…

The point on which David insists so much is showing from the outcome, that all his victories were to be traced to God's favor; and from this it fol…

You have also given me the necks of my enemies
Either to slay them, or to trample or put a yoke upon them; or rather…

When we praise God for one mercy, we must also observe the many more with which we have been encompassed all our days. Many things had contributed …

1. He sent from on high. Above, the psalmist discu ed the power of deliverance; here he continues by discu ing the ble ings of…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes