They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
They attacked me when I was in trouble, but the LORD was my support.
David is saying that even when enemies came against him during his darkest moments, God was there to hold him up and keep him strong.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Samuel 22, David is singing a song of praise to God for delivering him from his enemies throughout his life, which likely reflects events from his reign as king of Israel. This verse specifically refers to a time when his adversaries attacked him during his moments of crisis, such as his conflicts with Saul or foreign threats, emphasizing God's role as his protector. The chapter is a poetic expression of gratitude, similar to Psalm 18, which David composed after experiencing God's salvation.
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