2 Samuel 23:1-2

David's Last Song

1 Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, ¹The man who was raised on high declares, ²The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel,

2 "³The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

2 Samuel 23:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 23

In this chapter are recorded the last words of David under a divine inspiration, 2Sa 23:1-7; and an account is given of his great men, famous for warlike exploits, particularly of three mighty men who did very marvellous things, 2Sa 23:8-17; and of two others next unto them, which belonged to another class of three, 2Sa 23:18-23; and then of thirty one more, 2Sa 23:24-39; who are all mentioned by name.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 7:8, 9; Psalms 78:70, 71
• 2. 1 Samuel 16:12, 13; Psalms 89:20
• 3. Matthew 22:43; 2 Peter 1:21