2 Samuel 22.
IN David’s song, which is repeated as the eighteenth Psalm, the inspired writer was led to express (as generally in the Psalms) feelings which were truly his own, but were realized in the fullest measure only by Christ when here as a man; feelings too which are typical of the faithful among Israel in both early times and late. The song is therefore prophetic.
Verses 2-4 give the theme, the conclusion of the song, and the steps leading up thereto, follow God had delivered from all enemies, him who trusted in Him.
Verses 5 and 6 graphically express the sorrows of Jesus on the cross; not atonement, however. No doubt, too, they show the position of the God-fearing remnant of the Jews during the future great tribulation (see Matthew 24:9 and other passages).
Verses 7 to 20 take us back to the deliverance of Israel from the cruel bondage of the Egyptians (Exodus 1 to 14) while no doubt applicable to the Lord on the cross (see Psalm 22:21).
Verses 20 to 23 truly express the case of Jesus, in Whom alone was all His Father’s delight, the Holy One of God. But we could not ascribe to Him the close of the 24th verse: “mine” iniquity, was applicable to David, but not to Jesus; the expression is in view of the state of Israel.
Strength given by God, and victory follow God’s way is perfect; His word is tried. He is a protector of all that trust in Him.
Verses 44 to 40 speak typically of Christ in His Millennial glory—in the thousand years of peace and plenty following the judgment of the living (Revelation 20:1-7, and other passages. See Isaiah 53: 10-12).
ML 03/27/1927