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A Fortress of Divine Protection
Most commentators agree that the "strong city" is a metaphor. While David may have recalled literal cities like Keilah or Ziklag, the primary meaning is that God's protection was as secure and reliable as a fortified city. John Calvin suggests the miracle was that God provided this fortress-like safety even when David was physically exposed and vulnerable, making God's presence his true stronghold.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:21
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed be the Lord - An expression of thanksgiving for the evidence that God had heard him in his troubles, and had answered him.
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:21
19th Century
Bishop
Showed me his marvelous kindness ... —Better, made his kindness distinguished or manifest, referring to…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:21
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed be the LORD; for He has shown me His marvelous kindness in a strong city. (Psalms 31:21)
He has kept me in safet…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:21
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed be Jehovah! The Psalmist here proceeds to apply these general truths to his own circumstances, declaring that the goodness of God …
John Gill
On Psalms 31:21
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed [be] the Lord
A form of thanksgiving, in which the psalmist calls upon himself and others to bless and praise the…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:19–24
17th Century
Minister
Instead of yielding to impatience or despondency under our troubles, we should turn our thoughts to the goodness of the Lord towards those who fear…