He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
He trains my hands for battle, so that my arms can break even a bow made of bronze.
David is saying that God has given him incredible strength and skill in warfare, making him powerful enough to accomplish what seems impossible.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul. David spent years as a warrior, first as a young shepherd defending his flock, then as a soldier in Saul's army, and finally as a king leading Israel's military campaigns. In ancient times, bronze bows were extremely difficult to bend and required great strength, so breaking one with bare hands would demonstrate supernatural power.
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