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