This psalm has no title in Hebrew; and the author, and the occasion on
which it was written, are alike unknown. It is general in its
character, though its imagery is taken mostly from Hebrew history....
This Psalm was obviously intended for use in the worship of the Second
Temple. It begins with a call to those who minister there to praise
Jehovah, Who has chosen Israel to be His peculiar people (Psa...
CXXXV.
This psalm is a mosaic from older writings, and was plainly put
together for liturgic use. It pretends to no originality, and shows
very little art or care in the composition. The date must be...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 135
This psalm was written very probably by the same hand as the former.
It begins in much the same manner; it has some likeness with Psalm 113
and 114. It begins and ends with...
_A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040._
This Psalm contains an exhortation addressed to all the Israelites,
and especially to the priests and Levites, to praise God for his great
and wonderful works; some particular...