_A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ This Psalm is supposed to have been written upon occasion of some particular expedition of David, to be used by the people as a prayer for his good success. The first three verses seem to have been intended to be spoken by the people, or the priests of the temple, upon the k... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble_ It was often a day of trouble with David. “Neither the crown on his head,” says Henry, “nor the grace in his heart, would exempt him from trouble.” But in his trouble he had recourse to God; and in this all, even the greatest of men, ought to imitate him. “... [ Continue Reading ]
_Send thee help from the sanctuary_ Either from heaven, as it is expressed Psalms 20:6; or, rather, from the tabernacle in Zion, where the ark then was; toward which the Israelites directed their prayers, and from which God heard and answered them. Thus it is explained in the next clause. _Remember_... [ Continue Reading ]
_We will rejoice in thy salvation_ Hereby they show their confidence in God, and their assurance of the victory. _In the name of our God_ That is, to the honour of God, _we will set up our banners_ In the way of triumph, which, among other ways, was celebrated by the setting up of banners, or trophi... [ Continue Reading ]
_Some trust in chariots_ This again was spoken by the people. The word _trust_ is not in the Hebrew, which is more literally translated, _These in their chariots, and those on their horses, but we will remember, make mention of_, or, _celebrate, the name of the Lord our God;_ that is, we will _remem... [ Continue Reading ]