This psalm is entitled “Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.” In the
margin this is rendered, “A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite to give
instruction.” On the word Maschil, see the notes at the title to
Psalms...
This Psalm presents, with singular force and pathos, the dilemma which
must have perplexed many a pious soul in the Exile. On the one hand,
the assured lovingkindness and faithfulness of God and His e...
LXXXIX.
This long psalm comes evidently from a time of great national
depression and trouble. The idolatries that led to the Captivity, and
the Captivity itself, are already in the past, and the poet...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 89
MASCHIL OF ETHAN THE EZRAHITE. Who this Ethan was is not certain.
Kimchi takes him to be the same with Ethan the wise man, a grandson of
Judah, 1 Kings 4:31. But seeing he li...
_A.M. 3405. B.C. 599._
As this Psalm manifestly treats of the declining state of the house
and kingdom of David, it is probable the author of it lived either in
the time of Jehoiachin or Zedekiah, ab...
* God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (1-4) The glory and
perfection of God. (5-14) The happiness of those in communion with
him. (15-18) God's covenant with David, as a type of Christ. (19-37) A...