II Samuel 22:1-3 -- Introduction to David's Song of Triumph

Ø This psalm recorded in II Samuel 22 is very similar to Psalm 18.

Ø (read verse 1) It is a song of praise and thanksgiving for the Lord’s help and deliverance from enemies, including Saul. JFB says that Saul “is mentioned, not as the last of David’s persecutors, but rather as…the greatest and most formidable of them all.”

Ø (read verses 2-3) These verses express the power of God and signify His protection of David. “The heaping up of these predicates is an expression both of liveliest gratitude, and also of hope for the future” (Keil). Not only had God been all of these things for David in the past, but future generations could look back and see what God was and can be for those who trust in Him.

Ø “Horn” is “a figure of might and strength”. (Winton)

Ø “High tower” is “a structure which was used as an observation post from which the guard could be ever vigilant for the approach of the enemy; God is therefore, on guard duty, protecting David” (Winton).