Overview:
(NET) In this long song of thanks, David affirms that God is his faithful protector. He recalls in highly poetic fashion how God intervened in awesome power and delivered him from death. His experience demonstrates that God vindicates those who are blameless and remain loyal to him. True to his promises, God gives the king victory on the battlefield and enables him to subdue nations. A parallel version of the song appears in Ps 18.
v.2 The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer.
my high ridge (NET) This metaphor pictures God as a rocky, relatively inaccessible summit, where one would be able to find protection from enemies.
3 My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter,
my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold,
my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence!
v.3 the horn that saves me (NET) he horn of the wild ox is frequently a metaphor for military strength; the idiom “exalt the horn” signifies military victory (see 1 Sam 2:10; Pss 89:17, 24; 92:10; Lam 2:17)
(BKC) In a manner characteristic of this literary form, the Psalmist David first acknowledged the greatness and glory of the LORD in a series of designations—Rock … Fortress … Deliverer … Shield … Horn of … Salvation (see comments on 1 Sam. 2:1), Stronghold (miśgoḇ; see comments on Ps. 9:9), Refuge, and Savior. All God’s exploits in the past and promises for the future are predicated on who He is. These descriptions of the LORD are especially appropriate in light of the setting of the song, that of flight, conflict, and victory.
Summary and reflection: (1) David called God 7 seven times, "my______". Most of these names were about God being his rescue, and refuge. As a refuge, the high ridge, He is the safest One. As a rescue, He is the horn which emphasized His power and gives victory to David.
(2) Not only He was able, He was willing to save. He was David's "My_____."
What kind of personal relationship do I have with God? Do I believe in His power, and His willing to safe me?
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