2 Samuel 22:44-46

The establishment of David's dominion

44. from the strivings of my people The reference seems to be to the civil wars and internal dissensions which had disturbed the early years of David's reign, while Saul's house still endeavoured to maintain its position. Through all these conflicts he had been safely brought, and preserved to exercise dominion over the heathen nations round. Cp. ch. 2 Samuel 8:1-14; Psalms 2:8.

shall serve me Served me. There is no reason for the sudden transition of the E. V. to the future here and in 2 Samuel 22:45. David is still recounting his past victories, with special reference in all probability to the subjugation of the Syrians, whom he might well describe as "a people he knew not." Cp. ch. 2 Samuel 8:6; 2 Samuel 10:19.