Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 144:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 144:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 144 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy”
Psalms 144:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 144:2
My goodness, and my fortress (חַסְדִּי וּמְצוּדָתִי)—Chasdi (my steadfast love, covenant mercy) surprisingly describes God as David's loyal protector. My high tower, and my deliverer (misgabbi umphallti)—four fortress metaphors emphasizing God as impregnable refuge. My shield (maginnî) protects in battle (Genesis 15:1). And he in whom I trust (bachasti)—confident reliance, not mere intellectual assent.Who subdueth my people under me (הָרוֹדֵד עַמִּי תַחְתָּי)—God grants David authority over Israel and surrounding nations. This isn't autocratic tyranny but theocratic kingship, where the human k...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 144:2
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“Yahweh is my rock”
“my fortress”
“He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
“my Strength”
“my strength”
“God our shield”
“and subdues peoples under me.”
“in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning”
“For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.”