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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Psalms 66 - Introduction

A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042.

It is uncertain who was the author of this Psalm, or upon what occasion it was composed. It seems probable, however, as Bishop Patrick conjectures, that it was written by David, after God had advanced him to the throne, and peaceably settled him in his kingdom. And what is sufficient for our understanding it, it is manifest from its contents that it was made upon some great national deliverance after and out of some grievous general calamity. The psalmist calls on all people to praise God for his sovereign power over the whole creation, Psalms 66:1. For his special favour to his people, Psalms 66:8. Praises him for his goodness to himself in particular, Psalms 66:13.

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See also Psalms 66 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The name of the author of this psalm is unknown. There is no certain evidence that it was composed by David, yet there is nothing in the psalm itself which is inconsistent with the supposition that he...

  • 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

    Another Psalm of thanksgiving, probably intended, like Psalms 65, for use at the Passover, but evidently owing its origin to special circumstances which called for more than ordinary rejoicings. It co...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    LXVI. The compilers of the Psalter found no tradition of authorship attached to this Psalm, and did not themselves conjecture one, nor have we any guide towards the time of its composition beyond the...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 66 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A SONG [OR] PSALM. This psalm does not bear the name of David in the title of it, yet is generally thought to be one of his; but because the plural num...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Praise for God's sovereign power in the creation. (1-7) For his favour to his church. (8-12) And the psalmist's praise for his experience of God's goodness. (13-20)...

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