Psalm 60
from Carefully Examining the Text Hosted by Tommy Peeler
This Psalm has a lengthy heading which ties in to David and Joab's conflicts with Edom recorded in II Sam. 8:13-14; I Chron. 18:12-13; and I Kings 11:15-16. This most closely fits a national lament mourning a defeat in battle. Verses 5-12 are largely repeated in 108:6-13. 60:1-3 uses several verbs that stress God's hand in this crisis. 60:5 but the people are God's beloved 60:6-8 God has divided out the land among His people and He has promised to conquer Israel's foes 60:9-12 They beg God's help and aid in their conflict with Edom because only He can deliver and save. In the end they express confidence that He will How does this psalm speak of Jesus? Listen and consider.
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This Psalm has a lengthy heading which ties in to David and Joab's conflicts with Edom recorded in II Sam. 8:13-14; I Chron. 18:12-13; and I Kings 11:15-16. This most closely fits a national lament mourning a defeat in battle. Verses 5-12 are largely repeated in 108:6-13. 60:1-3 uses several verbs that stress God's hand in this crisis. 60:5 but the people are God's beloved 60:6-8 God has divided out the land among His people and He has promised to conquer Israel's foes 60:9-12 They beg G...
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