2 Samuel 22:48

It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 18:19 Historical context

2 Samuel 18:19 reports God delivering David from Absalom—a specific instance of the vengeance and subduing mentioned here.

2 Samuel 18:31 Historical context

2 Samuel 18:31 also announces God's deliverance from rebels—another example of God giving David victory over enemies.

Psalm 144:2 Allusion

Psalm 144:2 uses the same phrase 'subdues peoples under me,' directly echoing David's praise.

1 Samuel 25:31 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 25:31, Abigail urges David to let God avenge; here David praises God for doing just that, showing the principle in practice.

Psalm 18:47 Parallel

Psalm 18:47 is the almost identical parallel passage, forming the same song of David's deliverance.

1 Corinthians 15:25 applies the subduing-enemies imagery to Christ's reign, showing David as a type of the Messiah.

Psalm 110:1 Typology

Psalm 110:1 speaks of enemies made a footstool, a Messianic extension of David's experience of God subduing foes.

Psalm 94:1 Parallel

Psalm 94:1 echoes the same theme of God as the avenger, reinforcing David's confidence in divine retribution.