On the phrase in the title, “To the chief Musician,” see the notes
on the title to Psalms 4:1. On the expression, “for the sons of
Korah,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 42:1. Neither of these
e...
The restoration of Israel from exile is a proof that God has forgiven
His people and taken them back into favour as He promised (Jeremiah
33:8 ff.). Yet the present condition of Israel seems to shew t...
LXXXV.
There is more than the statement of its first verse (see Note) to
connect this psalm with the post-exile period. Its whole tone belongs
to that time. The attitude with regard to national sin ex...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 85
TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM FOR THE SONS OF KORAH. This psalm is
generally thought to have been composed after the return of the Jews
from their captivity in Babylon; and...
_A.M. 3468. B.C. 536._
This Psalm, which is a thankful acknowledgment of God's goodness, in
turning their captivity, and an humble prayer for confirming,
continuing, and completing the mercy, may, wi...