KJV ORIGINAL
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As soon as people hear about me, they will obey me; foreigners will bow down and submit to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that his reputation and authority will be so great that even people who don't know him personally will respect and obey him when they hear about him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and likely reflects his victories over surrounding nations during his reign as king of Israel. David experienced remarkable military success, and many foreign peoples did indeed submit to his rule rather than face his armies in battle. The psalm celebrates God's deliverance and the establishment of David's kingdom as a dominant power in the region.
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