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God as Advocate and Warrior
Commentators explain that David's plea has two dimensions. He asks God to "plead" his cause, acting like a legal advocate against slander and false accusations. He also asks God to "fight" for him, acting as a divine warrior against physical enemies. This shows we can ask God for both reputational and physical protection.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 35:1
18th Century
Theologian
Plead my cause, O Lord - The word “plead” means, properly, to argue in support of a claim, or against the claim of another; to urg…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 35:1
19th Century
Bishop
Plead my cause. —Better, Strive, O Jehovah, with those who strive with me. The construction requires this, and the parall…
John Calvin
On Psalms 35:1
16th Century
Theologian
Plead my cause, O Jehovah! As David's enemies not only openly sought to take his life but also troubled him with slander and misrepresenta…
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John Gill
On Psalms 35:1
17th Century
Pastor
Plead [my cause], O Lord, with them that strive with me
Meaning Saul and his courtiers; concerning whom he elsewhere…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 35:1–10
17th Century
Minister
It is nothing new for the most righteous people, and the most righteous cause, to meet with enemies. This is a fruit of the old enmity in the seed …