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Psalms 18:44

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 18:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.
Psalms 18:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
42Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.
43Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; Thou hast made me the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.
44As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.
45The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.
46Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,
47Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“submit, &c.--(compare Margin)--that is, show a forced subjection.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me - Margin, as in Hebrew, At the hearing of the ear. That is, their submission will be prompt and immediate. The fame of my victories will be such as to render resistance hopeless; my fame, as at the head of a mighty empire, will be such as to lead them to desire my friendship and protection. The strangers - Margin, as in Hebrew, The sons of the stranger. The word refers to foreigners, to those of other nations. His name and deeds would inspire such respect, or create such a dread of his power, that they would be glad to seek his friendship, and would readily submit to his dominion. Shall submit themselves unto me - Margin, yield feigned…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hear - As soon as they understand my will and pleasure, they shall instantly comply with it. Psalms 18:45”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“As soon: etc. Heb. at the hearing of the ear, Rom 10:16, Rom 10:17 strangers: Heb. sons of the stranger, Psa 66:3, Psa 81:15; Deu 33:29; Sa2 1:13; Isa 62:8; Eze 44:7 \*marg. shall submit: or, yield feigned obedience, Heb. lie, Psa 68:30, Psa 81:15; Sa2 22:44-46 Psalms 18:45”
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