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God Grants Complete Victory
Commentators note that this verse describes an absolute and total triumph. David didn't just chase his enemies; with God's strength, he overtook them and did not stop until the threat was completely eliminated. This highlights God's power to give His people not just partial relief, but decisive victory over their foes, as seen in David's historical pursuit of the Amalekites.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:37
18th Century
Theologian
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them - He had not only routed them, but had had strength to pursue them; he had not only…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:37–40
19th Century
Bishop
Another retrospective glance of the poet over his past wars. Notice slight variations in Samuel.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:30–37
19th Century
Preacher
The word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? It …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 18:37–40
16th Century
Theologian
The point on which David insists so much is showing from the outcome, that all his victories were to be traced to God's favor; and from this it fol…
John Gill
On Psalms 18:37
17th Century
Pastor
I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them
Which may refer to David's pursuing the Amalekites, who overtook them …
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 …