Psalms 85 - Introduction

A.M. 3468. B.C. 536.

This Psalm, which is a thankful acknowledgment of God's goodness, in turning their captivity, and an humble prayer for confirming, continuing, and completing the mercy, may, with some propriety, be applied to David's return to Jerusalem, after his flight from Absalom; but is much more applicable to the days of Ezra and Nehemiah after the captivity. The psalmist acknowledges the mercy of God in bringing them back to their own land, Psalms 85:1. Prays that he would restore them to their ancient prosperity, Psalms 85:4. Predicts a favourable answer, and exults at the prospect of it, Psalms 85:8.