Psalms 18:37

37 When I chased my enemies I caught them; I didn't let go till they were dead men.

Psalms 18:37 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:37

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them
Which may refer to David's pursuing the Amalekites, who overtook them and recovered all they had carried away, ( 1 Samuel 30:8 1 Samuel 30:10 1 Samuel 30:18 1 Samuel 30:19 ) ; so Kimchi explains it;

neither did I turn again till they were consumed;
for not a man escaped, save four hundred young men that rode on camels and fled, ( Psalms 18:17 ) .

Psalms 18:37 In-Context

35 You protect me with salvation-armor; you hold me up with a firm hand, caress me with your gentle ways.
36 You cleared the ground under me so my footing was firm.
37 When I chased my enemies I caught them; I didn't let go till they were dead men.
38 I nailed them; they were down for good; then I walked all over them.
39 You armed me well for this fight, you smashed the upstarts.
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