Study
47 From the Book of Psalm is: Psalm 60
For
the occasion of this psalm see the title and 2 Sa. 8:13, 14. The
circumstances are not wholly clear. It would seem that while David
was engaged in a campaign against Syria (Aaram), the Edomites invaded
Judah from the south, creating a situation of grave danger. The psalm
was written when David firs heard the news.
1.
Note the content of David's prayer. What does he do first (verses
1-5), second (verses 6-8), third (verses 9-12)?
2.
What may we learn from David's example concerning the way (a) to meet
bad tidings and (b) to find help in God?
Notes
1.
Verse 6. Shechem west of the Jordan, Succoth east of it, thus
representing the whole land.
2.
Verse 8. ' Upon Edom': better, 'to Edom'. Moab and Edom were to have
a menial place in God's household, as compared with Israel.
