"And throughout the songs of David the thought was impressed on his people that Jehovah was their strength and deliverer: PP 716.1"
"The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower."
The EGW passage directly reflects the sentiment and message found in many of David's Psalms, including Psalm 18:2. The emphasis on Jehovah as strength and deliverer is a central theme in David's writings.
"A horse is a vain thing for safety: Neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.” Psalm 33:16, 17 . PP 716.2"
"An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 33:17, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"“Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverances for Jacob. Through Thee will we push down our enemies: Through Thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. For I will not trust in my bow, Neither shall my sword save me. But Thou hast saved us from our enemies, And hast put them to shame that hated us.” Psalm 44:4-7 . PP 716.3"
"Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 44:4-7 in this passage.
"“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: But we will remember the name of Jehovah our God.” Psalm 20:7 . PP 716.4"
"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God."
This is a direct quote from Psalm 20:7, making it an explicit allusion.
"The kingdom of Israel had now reached in extent the fulfillment of the promise given to Abraham, and afterward repeated to Moses: “Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates.” Genesis 15:18 . Israel had become a mighty nation, respected and feared by surrounding peoples. In his own realm David's power had become very great. He commanded, as few sovereigns in any age have been able to command, the affections and allegiance of his people. He had honored God, and God was now honoring him. PP 716.5"
"In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:"
The EGW passage directly quotes Genesis 15:18, establishing a clear and explicit allusion.
"But in the midst of prosperity lurked danger. In the time of his greatest outward triumph David was in the greatest peril, and met his most humiliating defeat. PP 716.6"
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
While not a direct quote, the EGW passage echoes the warning in 1 Corinthians 10:12 about the dangers of pride and overconfidence, especially during times of prosperity. Both passages highlight the risk of falling when one feels secure.