Psalms 18:50

Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Great {H1431} deliverance {H3444} giveth he to his king {H4428}; and sheweth {H6213} mercy {H2617} to his anointed {H4899}, to David {H1732}, and to his seed {H2233} for {H5704} evermore {H5769}.

Great salvation he gives to his king; he displays grace to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever."

Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.

Commentary

Psalm 18:50 KJV celebrates God's unwavering faithfulness and covenant loyalty to King David and his royal line. This concluding verse of a powerful psalm of thanksgiving summarizes David's experience of divine rescue and projects it onto an eternal promise.

Context

Psalm 18 is a majestic psalm of David, composed as a song of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for delivering him from all his enemies, especially from the hand of Saul. The psalm begins by declaring David's love for God and recounts the Lord's mighty intervention on his behalf, using vivid imagery of natural phenomena and military victory. Verse 50 serves as the grand finale, shifting from David's personal testimony to the broader, everlasting implications of God's covenant with him, underscoring the divine origin of his kingship and the enduring nature of God's promises.

Key Themes

  • Divine Deliverance and Mercy: The verse highlights God's active role in providing "great deliverance" and extending "mercy" (Hebrew: hesed, often translated as steadfast love or covenant loyalty) to His chosen king. This underscores God's character as a faithful rescuer and compassionate sovereign.
  • The Davidic Covenant: The phrase "to David, and to his seed for evermore" directly references the eternal covenant God made with David in 2 Samuel 7. This covenant promised an enduring dynasty and an everlasting kingdom through David's descendants.
  • Messianic Prophecy: Ultimately, the promise of an everlasting "seed" finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. He is the true and eternal "anointed" (Messiah) King, the Son of David, whose kingdom will have no end. This verse foreshadows the coming of the Messiah from David's lineage.
  • God's Unchanging Faithfulness: The verse powerfully affirms God's commitment to His promises, demonstrating that His word is reliable and His covenant mercies extend through generations.

Linguistic Insights

  • "anointed" (Hebrew: mashiach): This crucial term refers to someone consecrated by pouring oil, signifying their divine appointment for a special office, typically a king, priest, or prophet. In this context, it refers to David as God's chosen king. More significantly, it is the root word for "Messiah" (in Hebrew) and "Christ" (in Greek), pointing to the ultimate Anointed One.
  • "mercy" (Hebrew: hesed): This word denotes a deep, steadfast love that is faithful to a covenant. It speaks of God's loyal love and goodness, especially in the context of His promises and relationship with His people.

Practical Application

Psalm 18:50 offers profound encouragement for believers today:

  • Trust in God's Promises: Just as God was faithful to David, we can trust in His faithfulness to His promises for our lives. His character is unchanging.
  • Hope in Christ: The verse points us to Jesus, the ultimate King from David's line, who brings eternal deliverance and mercy. Our hope is secured in His everlasting kingdom and His reign as the true Messiah.
  • Assurance of God's Deliverance: While we may not face the same enemies as David, we can rest in the knowledge that God continues to provide deliverance from spiritual foes, sin, and despair, showing His steadfast love to those who are His.
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Cross-References

  • Psalms 144:10

    [It is he] that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

  • 2 Samuel 7:13

    He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

  • Luke 1:31

    And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

  • Luke 1:33

    And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  • Isaiah 9:7

    Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

  • Psalms 132:10

    For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.