2 Samuel 22 is practically identical to Psalm 18. However, its placement in 2 Samuel helps us to see one of the psalms in its exact position in history. David and others usually wrote the psalms in response to events that were occurring. This one is a declaration of praise for God’s deliverance out of trouble. We have been studying the many troubles of David. We can understand his joy at this point.
David is still reaping what he had sown. One of the judgments given by Nathan is fulfilled by David's son Absalom. Galatians 6:7 is fulfilled in this lesson.
This chapter is a living illustration of James 1:14-15. Amnon is tempted with his own lust. He falls into sin and it leads to his death. This lesson is a warning to us all.
There are several practical lessons here including doing good to those who have done good to you, avoiding shaming people publicly, and fighting the battle of this life with courage and complete trust in the work that the Lord will do for us.
David is at the height of his reign with multiple victories on the field, and a great spiritual victory when he lifts the grandson of his enemy to a place of blessing and prominence.
David is established as ruler over all of Israel.
