Psalms 18:40-50
18:40 a Placing a foot on the necks of the enemy represents total victory (see Josh 10:23-26 b).Summary for Ps 18:43-45: 18:43-45 c With God’s victorious help, the psalmist achieved military and political success, thus fulfilling the history of David’s dynasty (Ps 2 d). The previous laments find some resolution in this psalm.
Summary for Ps 18:46-50: 18:46-50 e The psalmist again reflects on the Lord’s victories. God’s marvelous rescue and the king’s victory are cause for celebration.
18:47 f God vindicates his servant and so fulfills his mission (Ps 2 g; see 47:3 h; 144:2 i).
18:49 j The psalmist’s vision of praise ... among the nations motivated Paul in his mission to the Gentiles (Rom 15:9 k).
18:50 l God appointed David, his anointed ruler, to bring order into God’s world (see Ps 2 m). Both David and his descendants received this responsibility.
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