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A King and a Greater King
Commentators explain this verse has a dual meaning. Historically, it describes foreign nations submitting to King David due to his military reputation. Theologically, they see David as a 'type' or foreshadowing of Christ, whose spiritual kingdom expands not by force, but by people willingly submitting to Him upon hearing the Gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:44
18th Century
Theologian
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me—Margin, as in Hebrew, At the hearing of the ear. That is, their submission will be p…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:44
19th Century
Bishop
As soon as — that is, at the bare mention of my victories. An actual instance is recorded (2 Samuel 8:9 and following)…
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 18:44
16th Century
Theologian
At the simple fame of my name they shall obey me. This has the same meaning as the last clause of the previous verse. Although David, thro…
John Gill
On Psalms 18:44
17th Century
Pastor
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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 …