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God is the Source of All Skill
Commentators unanimously agree that David attributes his military skill and immense strength not to his own training or talent, but directly to God. He sees God as the one who 'teaches' and empowers him. This serves as a powerful reminder for believers to recognize that our abilities and successes in fulfilling God's calling are gifts from Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:34
18th Century
Theologian
He teacheth my hands to war - Compare Psalms 144:1. The skill which David had in the use of the bow, the sword, or the spear—all of…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:34
19th Century
Bishop
So that a bow. —Better, and my arms bend a bow of copper. For the copper bow, compare to Job 20:24. Nechusha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:32–35
19th Century
Preacher
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. He …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 18:33–36
16th Century
Theologian
David, having taken many strongholds which, because of their steep and difficult access, were believed to be impregnable, praises the grace of God …
John Gill
On Psalms 18:34
17th Century
Pastor
He teaches my hands to war
From which it appears, that war, in some cases, is lawful; and that all the skilfulness a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:29–50
17th Century
Minister
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 …