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The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David (who reigned as King of Israel from around 1010 BC to 970 BC), expresses his triumph and the complete defeat of his adversaries when he says, I pursued my enemies and overtook them, And I did not turn back until they were consumed (v. 37). This language captures the overwhelming victory granted by God’s power and portrays the psalmist’s unwavering commitment to follow through on the battle. He continues, I shattered them, so that they were not able to rise; They fell under my feet (v. 38), emphasizing that the defeat of the enemies was so thorough they had no capacity for retaliation. In ancient Israel, such language was not only a declaration of military success, but also a spiritual testimony to God’s enabling strength, as reflected in For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me (v. 39), revealing the source of the psalmist’s might was never his own ability alone but God’s intervention.
Continuing the theme of total victory, the psalmist proclaims, You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, And I destroyed those who hated me (v. 40), highlighting that God caused the enemies to flee in retreat. Their attempts for aid are described in They cried for help, but there was none to save, Even to the LORD, but He did not answer them (v. 41), a stark depiction of their abandonment. Finally, the song concludes this section by stating, Then I beat them fine as the dust before the wind; I emptied them out as the mire of the streets (v. 42), using images of dust and mire to show that the enemy’s power and influence became worthless in the face of God’s deliverance. For those who trust in God’s saving acts, this passage resonates with the New Testament affirmation that through Christ’s victory, believers can stand firm against spiritual opposition (Romans 8:37).
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
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