2 Samuel 22

2 Samuel 22:1

B. David’s Thanksgiving Psalm (Chap. 22)22:1-51 With the words of this song David praises the LORD for deliverance from his enemies and for the innumerable blessings which had been showered upon him. It was probably penned after David had firmly established himself on the throne. Saul was dead, the kingdom was united under his leadership, and Israel’s foes were beaten back. The words are found, with some variations, in Psalms 18 and are quoted in the NT as applying to the Messiah (v. 3, “in whom I will trust,” cf. Heb_2:13; v. 50, cf. Rom_15:9). Looking at it as a Messianic psalm, we may outline it as follows:

1. Praise to God for hearing and answering prayer (vv. 2-4)
2. Death closing in on the Savior (vv. 5-7a).
3. God warring against the hosts of hell as they seek unsuccessfully to prevent the resurrection (vv. 7b-20).
4. Reasons why God raised Messiah from the dead (vv. 21-30).
5. The Messiah’s Second Advent, in which He destroys His enemies (vv. 31-43).
6. The glorious kingdom of the Messiah (vv. 44-51). For a detailed exposition see commentary on Psalms 18.