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The foreigners shall submit themselves to me: As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me.

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A Song in Two Places

Scholars like Ellicott and Gill note that this song of praise is so significant it's recorded twice in Scripture: here in 2 Samuel 22 and again as Psalm 18. This verse, describing the submission of foreign nations, appears in both accounts with minor variations, underscoring the theme of God's complete victory through His anointed king.

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2 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Samuel 22:45

19th Century

Bishop

As soon as they hear. — This and the previous clause are transposed in the psalm, this clause there constituting [Reference 2 Samu…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 22:45

17th Century

Pastor

Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they
hear, they shall be obedient unto me.] (See Gill on P…

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…