Cross-References — Psalms 18

Psalm 18:2references2 Samuel 22:2-3

Psalm 18:2 and 2 Samuel 22:2-3 both describe God as a rock, fortress, and deliverer, emphasizing His protection and strength.

Thematic focusGod's Protection, Strength, Deliverance.

Both passages describe being overwhelmed by the waters, symbolizing distress and the need for divine rescue.

Thematic focusDistress, Divine Rescue.

Psalm 18:9 describes God coming down with smoke and fire, reminiscent of God's descent on Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:18.

Thematic focusTheophany, God's Presence.

Psalm 18:16 speaks of being drawn out of many waters, similar to Moses being drawn out of the Nile, symbolizing deliverance.

Thematic focusDeliverance, Salvation.

Psalm 18:25-26 speaks of God showing mercy to the merciful, a principle echoed in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:7.

Thematic focusMercy, Righteousness.

Both passages declare that there is no rock like God, emphasizing His uniqueness and reliability.

Thematic focusGod's Uniqueness, Reliability.

Psalm 18:49 speaks of praising God among the nations, which Paul cites in Romans 15:9 to show the inclusion of Gentiles in worship.

Thematic focusPraise, Inclusion of Gentiles.