V.1-8 David destroys the Philistines and the Moabites. “Houghed” in verse 4 means to cripple. We need to constantly remind ourselves that these enemies of Israel are pictures of the Christian’s spiritual enemies, which are always trying to interfere with our joy in the Lord. If we think of our spiritual enemies as people, we are likely to be deceived by Satan into thinking we are cruel when, for instance, we won’t compromise with bad teaching.
V.9-18 Many of these Gentile nations came to Jerusalem to bless the king and bring him presents. Power, glory and blessing come to David in abundance.
V.15-18 Order and good government are established.