unfoldingWord_en_tn/2sa/22/15.md

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From the lightning before him ... lightning bolts and dispersed them

David continues describing Yahweh, whom he compares to a storm, coming to save him from his enemies. This emphasizes God's power and anger towards David's enemies. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

The Most High shouted. He shot arrows

David describes Yahweh doing these actions a person would do. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

He shot arrows ... lightning bolts

David compares the lightning from Yahweh's storm to arrows that a soldier would use. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)