Background Author was not mentioned. This psalm shows that God’s message is not only for Israel, but for all nations, all peoples. Except for v1 and 6, each verse mentions “all nations” or “all peoples”. This was part of God’s covenant with Abraham (Gen 12:1-3). Exposition v1: [Be gracious to us and bless us]: Give … Read more
Background Second in a series of four Psalm of praise (Ps 65-68). Author was not identified in the title. Spurgeon thought it could be written by David. Some thought it was written on the laying of the foundation of the second temple (Ezra 3:13). Exposition v1: In Ps 65, Citizen of Zion started with worship … Read more
Background Psalm 64 marks the end of Psalm of pleading. This Psalm is the first in a series of four (Psalm 65-68) Psalm of praise. David is the author. Perhaps it was to commemorate a remarkably plentiful harvest. Division v1 – 4: God’s people approach God v5 – 8: God’s answer v9 – 13: Harvest … Read more
Background Some suggested that David was serving in Saul’s court when he wrote this Psalm. (1 Sam 18-20). Exposition v1: David came to God and ask for God’s protection every time he faced attacks from his enemies, how about us? v2: Spurgeon’s comment: “From their hidden snares hide me. Circumvent their counsel; let their secrets … Read more
Background The superscription informs us David wrote this Psalm when he was in the Desert of Judah. Verse 11 hints that David was already King at that time. Thus the setting of this Psalm was probably during Absalom’s rebellion time, where David left Jerusalem to flee from Absalom. Exposition v1: David was in the wilderness … Read more
