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For by you I run on a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.

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Victory Through God's Power

Commentators explain that this verse uses powerful military imagery—overcoming a troop and leaping a wall—to attribute David's success entirely to God. It is part of a larger song of praise, also found in Psalm 18, where David testifies that his ability to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles comes directly from God's divine help, not his own strength.

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2 Samuel

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 22:30

17th Century

Pastor

For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I
leaped over a wall.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:29).

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…