Martin Luther used this Psalm as the basis and wrote “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. Background probably God’s deliverance of Jerusalem from Assyrians in the time of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18-19, Isaiah 36-37). King Hezekiah was may have written this Psalm, and Psalm 47 and 48. It will be helpful to read Hezekiah’s prayer … Read more
A marriage love song for the King(1,11,14), possibly King Solomon when he married the daughter of Egypt (1 King 3:1). Why we think he is Soloman? Because Solomon was noted for his wealth in gold (9,13; 1 King 9:28) Solomon had close association with Tyre (v12; 1 King 9:10-14) However it is clear that the … Read more
Boasting in the God (1-8) “You have saved us” (v7) “In God we have boasted all day long” (v8) Praising God for how He led Israel into Canaan Forsaken by God (9-16) “You have rejected us” (v9) “You give us as sheep to be eaten” (v11) Sometimes it seems like God has forsaken Israel Faithful … Read more
Psalm 42-43 The popular worship song “As The Dear” written by Marty Nystrom was inspired by this Psalm. The story behind as the song is available at Song Scoops. Ps 42 and Ps 43 are probably used to be one Psalm because of repeated refrain: “Why are you in despair, O my soul?” (42:5,11;43:5). Korah is … Read more
