Then David spoke to the Lord the words of this song, on the day when the Lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. (2 Samuel 22:1)
The words of this song:
This psalm is virtually identical to Psalm 18, but for a few minor variations. This psalm does a wonderful job of encapsulating David's character and outlook on life throughout his whole journey.
“When the waves of death surrounded me,
The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. (2 Samuel 22:5)
The literal translation of this verse is "the floods of Belial". This spirit is responsible for the manifestation of ungodliness in the nations. It is important to intercede against Belial's work. God has promised, “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” (Isaiah 59:19) The prayers and intercessions of God's people will be a standard against this flood.
The words of this song:
This psalm is virtually identical to Psalm 18, but for a few minor variations. This psalm does a wonderful job of encapsulating David's character and outlook on life throughout his whole journey.
“When the waves of death surrounded me,
The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. (2 Samuel 22:5)
The literal translation of this verse is "the floods of Belial". This spirit is responsible for the manifestation of ungodliness in the nations. It is important to intercede against Belial's work. God has promised, “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” (Isaiah 59:19) The prayers and intercessions of God's people will be a standard against this flood.
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