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As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me. The foreigners shall submit themselves to me.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
As soon as — that is, at the bare mention of my victories. An actual instance is recorded (2 Samuel 8:9 and following)…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me That is, as soon as they should hear of Christ, through the preaching …
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 …
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the psalmist recalled the pursuit of his enemies and their complete destruction; now he recall…
