Psalms 60

Psalms 60:1-12

PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 60:1. This is a lament for the whole community of Israel at a time when their continued life in the land is being threatened by Gentile neighbors. The title says it is “for instruction.” Perhaps this means that it is to instruct the people how to pray when their troops mus... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 60:6-8

PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 60:6 GOD HAS SPOKEN. The places mentioned in vv. Psalms 2:6 (SHECHEM, SUCCOTH, GILEAD, MANASSEH, EPHRAIM, and JUDAH) are all parts of the land that God promised to Israel. The places in v. Psalms 2:8 (MOAB, EDOM, PHILISTIA) are neighboring lands, which als [ Continue Reading ]