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A Ferocious Attack
Commentators explain that the phrase "to eat up my flesh" is a powerful metaphor. It's not about cannibalism, but describes enemies who were as ferocious and savage as wild beasts, intending to completely and utterly destroy the psalmist. This imagery highlights the extreme danger David faced.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 27:2
18th Century
Theologian
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me - This refers, undoubtedly, to some particular period of his past life…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 27:2
19th Century
Bishop
When ... —Literally, In the coming against me (of) the wicked to devour my flesh — my enemies and m…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 27:2
19th Century
Preacher
When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
They were very fierce. Like …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 27:2
16th Century
Theologian
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John Gill
On Psalms 27:2
17th Century
Pastor
When the wicked, [even] my enemies and my foes, came upon
me
They are wicked men, men…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 27:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The Lord, who is the believer's light, is the strength of his life; not only by whom, but in whom he lives and moves. In God let us strengthen ours…