2 Samuel 22

2 Samuel 22
In David’s song, which is repeated as Psalm 18, the inspired writer was led to express (as generally in the Psalms) feelings which were truly his own, but were realized in the fullest measure only by Christ when here as a man; feelings too which are typical of the faithful among Israel in both early times and late. The song is therefore prophetic.
Verses 2-4 give the theme, the conclusion of the song, and the steps leading up thereto, follow God had delivered from all enemies, him who trusted in Him.
Verses 5 and 6 graphically express the sorrows of Jesus on the cross; not atonement, however. No doubt, too, they show the position of the God-fearing remnant of the Jews during the future great tribulation (see Matthew 24:99Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. (Matthew 24:9) and other passages).
Verses 7 to 20 take us back to the deliverance of Israel from the cruel bondage of the Egyptians (Exodus 1 to 14) while no doubt applicable to the Lord on the cross (see Psalm 22:2121Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. (Psalm 22:21)).
Verses 20 to 23 truly express the case of Jesus, in Whom alone was all His Father’s delight, the Holy One of God. But we could not ascribe to Him the close of the verse 24: “mine” iniquity, was applicable to David, but not to Jesus; the expression is in view of the state of Israel.
Strength given by God, and victory follow God’s way is perfect; His word is tried. He is a protector of all that trust in Him.
Verses 24 to 40 speak typically of Christ in His Millennial glory—in the thousand years of peace and plenty following the judgment of the living (Revelation 20:1-7,1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. 4And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. 7And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, (Revelation 20:1‑7) and other passages. See Isaiah 53:10-1210Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. 11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53:10‑12)).