Study 02 From The Psalms Is:
Psalms 3 — Psalms 4
For the probable circumstances of both Psalms, see 2 Sa. 15-17.
1. Ps. 3 is a morning
psalm. As David wakes what adverse conditions confront him (verse 1, 2)? Cf. 2.
Sa. 16:5-8. How does David react (verses 3, 4)? What are the consequences of
his trust in the Lord (verses 5-8)? What may we learn from his example?
2. Ps. 4 is an
evening psalm. In verses 2-5, David addresses his adversaries. What counsel does he give them? In what does he find his own strength, joy and
security?
Note 3:5. If this psalm was written, as seems likely, on the
second morning after David’s flight from Jerusalem, it was a great
encouragement to him that the night had passed without an attack. Cf. 2 Sa.
17:1-4, 14.
