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Two Pictures of Total Victory
Commentators note the phrase "given me the necks of my enemies" has a dual meaning. It can signify enemies turning their backs to flee in a total rout, or it can refer to the ancient practice of a conqueror placing his foot on the neck of a defeated foe. Both interpretations point to the same reality: God granted David a complete and decisive victory.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:40
18th Century
Theologian
You have also given me the necks of my enemies - Their necks to tread upon, as the result of victory, or their necks to be subject …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:40
19th Century
Bishop
You have also given. —Literally, and as to my enemies, you gave to me the back, which either means “turned to flight so t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:38–45
19th Century
Preacher
So it happened that the Philistines were afraid of David, and he delivered his people from the attacks of all invaders, and brought them that bless…
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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 18:40
17th Century
Pastor
You have also given me the necks of my enemies
Either to slay them, or to trample or put a yoke upon them; or rather…
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 …