2 Samuel 22:49

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

And that bringeth me forth {H3318} from mine enemies {H341}: thou also hast lifted me up on high {H7311} above them that rose up {H6965} against me: thou hast delivered {H5337} me from the violent {H2555} man {H376}.

He brings me out from my enemies. You raise me over those who rebel against me, you rescue me from violent men.

who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.

Commentary

2 Samuel 22:49 is part of King David's profound psalm of thanksgiving and deliverance, recorded in 2 Samuel chapter 22. This poetic expression, almost identical to Psalm 18, reflects David's lifetime of experiences, where God consistently proved to be his rescuer from numerous perils and powerful adversaries.

Context

This verse is situated within David's grand song of praise to the Lord "in the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul" (2 Samuel 22:1). It encapsulates the culmination of David's struggles and God's faithfulness. From his early days facing Goliath to years fleeing King Saul, and numerous battles against foreign nations, David continually experienced divine intervention. This song serves as his personal testimony to God's unwavering protection and power against all who sought his downfall.

Key Themes

  • Divine Deliverance: The verse powerfully declares God's active role in bringing David forth from his enemies. It highlights God's ability to rescue His servants from overwhelming opposition and seemingly impossible situations.
  • Exaltation and Victory: "Thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me." This signifies not just escape, but God's act of placing David in a position of security, triumph, and authority over those who sought his downfall. It speaks to God's ability to elevate the humble and righteous, demonstrating His sovereign power.
  • Protection from Violence: The phrase "thou hast delivered me from the violent man" points to specific threats David faced, likely referring to King Saul, who relentlessly pursued him with intent to kill, or other powerful, oppressive individuals or forces throughout his reign. It underscores God's precise and personal protection against malicious and destructive intent.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "lifted me up on high" comes from the Hebrew word rum (רום), which means to be high, exalted, or elevated. It suggests more than mere rescue; it implies being placed in a position of security, prominence, and ultimate victory by God's hand. The "violent man" is from the Hebrew ish hamas (איש Χ—ΧžΧ‘), literally "man of violence" or "man of wrong," emphasizing the oppressive and unjust nature of David's adversaries and the specific character of the threat from which God delivered him.

Practical Application

For believers today, 2 Samuel 22:49 offers profound encouragement and a blueprint for faith. It reminds us that God is our ultimate deliverer and protector. In times of opposition, spiritual warfare, or personal struggles, we can look to Him as the One who can rescue us from our "enemies" – whether they are external pressures, internal battles, or the schemes of the adversary. This verse encourages us to trust in God's power not only to save us from our difficulties but also to elevate us and grant us victory, just as He did for King David. It is a testament to God's faithfulness and His commitment to those who put their trust in Him, offering a beacon of hope for God's unwavering presence and strength in times of trouble.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 140:1 (5 votes)

    ΒΆ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

  • Psalms 18:48 (2 votes)

    He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

  • Numbers 24:17 (2 votes)

    I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.

  • Numbers 24:19 (2 votes)

    Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.

  • Numbers 24:7 (2 votes)

    He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed [shall be] in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.

  • Psalms 140:4 (2 votes)

    Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

  • 1 Samuel 2:8 (2 votes)

    He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.