2 Samuel 23:1

CHAPTER XXIII

The last words of David, 1-7.

The names and exploits of has thirty-seven worthies, 8-39.

NOTES ON CHAP. XXIII

Verse 2 Samuel 23:1. These be the last words of David.] I suppose the last poetical composition is here intended. He might have spoken many words after these in prose, but none in verse. Other meanings are given; this I prefer.

The words of this song contain a glorious prediction of the Messiah's kingdom and conquests, in highly poetic language.

The sweet psalmist of Israel] This character not only belonged to him as the finest poet in Israel, but as the finest and most Divine poet of the whole Christian world. The sweet psalmist of Israel has been the sweet psalmist of every part of the habitable world, where religion and piety have been held in reverence.