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A Clear Claim of Inspiration
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is David's explicit declaration of divine inspiration. He is not merely sharing personal wisdom but asserting that the Holy Spirit is speaking through him. As scholars like Ellicott and Henry point out, David aligns himself with the holy prophets who spoke and wrote as they were moved by God's Spirit, giving his final words divine authority.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:2
19th Century
Bishop
The Spirit of the Lord spake by me. — In accordance with 2 Samuel 23:1, there is here, and also in the next clause, a most exp…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 23:1–5
19th Century
Preacher
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:2
17th Century
Pastor
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me
The psalms and songs he composed were not the fruits of his own genius, but were …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 23:1–7
17th Century
Minister
These words of David are very worthy of regard. Let those who have had long experience of God's goodness, and the pleasantness of heavenly wisdom, …