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A Cry of Desperation
Commentators like Barnes and Calvin explain that the enemies' cry to God was not one of sincere repentance, but a last-ditch effort to save their own lives. They turned to God out of necessity, not a change of heart. This highlights the crucial difference between a cry of desperation and a genuine plea for mercy rooted in faith, which God promises to hear.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:41
18th Century
Theologian
They cried - They cried out for help, for mercy, for life. In modern language, “they begged for quarter.” They acknowledged that they were v…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:41
19th Century
Bishop
Cried. —2 Samuel 22 has looked.
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 18:41
16th Century
Theologian
They shall cry, etc. The change of tense in the verb from the past to the future does not break the continuity of the narration; therefore…
John Gill
On Psalms 18:41
17th Century
Pastor
They cried, but [there was] none to save [them]
It is in (2 Samuel 22:42); "they looked"; that is, they …
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 …