Title, of David . by David. The Septuagint adds "concerning Goliath." This may be because Psalms 8, which relates to David and Goliath, has the same words in Psalms 8:4 as in Psalms 144:3. In any case, Psalms 144 is peculiarly appropriate to David's victory (1 Samuel 17). Not. "compilation" of "fragments" of some "lost Psalms", but. perfect whole with. perfect design, as shown by the Structure.
Blessed. Figure of Speech Benedictio (App-6.). Not Beatitudo as in Psalms 144:15.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
strength. rock, or fortress. Compare Deuteronomy 32:4. 1Sa 2:2. 2 Samuel 22:47; 2 Samuel 18:2; 2 Samuel 18:31 2 Samuel 18:46. 2 Samuel 19:14. 2Sa 28:1. 2Sa 62:2, 2Sa 62:6.
to war... to fight. Not merely generally, but specially in the case of Goliath (1 Samuel 17). See Title.