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He sent out arrows, and scattered them; Lightning, and confused them.

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God's Power in Nature

This verse uses powerful poetic imagery to describe God's intervention. The 'arrows' and 'lightning' are metaphors for God's divine power, showing Him fighting on David's behalf using the forces of nature. This illustrates that God's help in times of danger can be overwhelming and decisive, scattering His people's enemies.

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2 Samuel

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 22:15

17th Century

Pastor

And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and
discomfited them.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:14).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 22:1–51

17th Century

Minister

This chapter is a psalm of praise; we find it afterwards very similar to Psalm 18. Those who trust God in the way of duty will find him a present h…