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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Psalms 61 - Introduction

A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040.

The occasion of this Psalm is very doubtful; but it seems to have been some great distress of David's, either by Saul, or by Absalom; though it might be composed some time after that distress was past. David, in great danger, flees to God for deliverance, upon experience of his former goodness, Psalms 61:1. Resolves to trust in him, and promises him perpetual service for his hearing his prayers, Psalms 61:4; Psalms 61:5. Praises him from an assurance of future blessings, Psalms 61:6.

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See also Psalms 61 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm (title) is inscribed “To the chief Musician upon Neginah.” On the meaning of the expression, “To the chief Musician,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 4:1, where also we have the follow...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    BOOK II. PSS. XLII.- LXXII. Psalms 42-83 are Elohistic, _i.e._ they use the word God (Elohim) and avoid the proper name Yahweh, probably from motives of reverence. Here and there, however, the name Y...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The author of this Psalm is far from Jerusalem. Though his prayers have in part been answered, and he can look forward to his return with confidence, he is still in dispiriting circumstances. He is ei...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    LXI. Here we have the prayer of an Israelite living at a distance from his country, and declaring in the simplest possible manner that in spite of this banishment he does not feel remote from God nor...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 61 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN UPON NEGINAH, [A PSALM] OF DAVID. "Neginah" is either the beginning of a song, as Aben Ezra; or the musical note or tune of one: or rather the name of a...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David seeks God upon former experience. (1-4) He vows to serve God. (5-8)...

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