Post by foxjj on Dec 18, 2023 8:02:02 GMT
Psalm 3 - NIV
It is understood that Psalm 3 was written at the time that King David fled Jerusalem after his son Absalom rose up against him, and sometimes carries the titled: “A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.” As was the custom of kings at that time in history, David had many wife’s, at least seven, most been political marriages ensuring peace with another kingdom. Second Samuel 13 has the sad story of how Amnon one of David’s sons tricked his half sister Tamar into coming to his house where he took sexual advantage of her.
In time Tamar’s brother Absalom took revenge upon Amnon when he ordering his servants to slay him. Absalom then went into exile for 3 years, until being called back by David. However, Absalom was not satisfied with just returning to Jerusalem. He gathering supporters around him and plotted to take the throne from his father. Second Samuel 15 tells how, rather than risk bloodshed in Jerusalem, David fled the city with his faithful followers. Sadly, fleeing Jerusalem did not prevent a civil war, and in Psalm 3 we read David’s anxious prayer during this period:
“1 LORD, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him. ”
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the LORD,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.
7 Arise, LORD!
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.
8 From the LORD comes deliverance.
May your blessing be on your people.”
In this Psalm we see a man undergoing great turmoil in his life.
However, in spite of his terrible circumstances David also shows unflinching faith in God. Statements such as ”From the Lord comes deliverance,” is stated many times throughout the Psalms, showing the faithfulness of God in answering prayers. Absalom and his army of rebels were eventually defeated, and David was once more installed as King in Jerusalem.
Into each of our lives, times of trial will come. It is important at such times to remember, as Christians, we can call upon the Lord because, He understands our strengths and weaknesses. It was in Matthew 28:20 that Jesus promised: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Today, let us have the confidence to call upon the Lord in our time of need.
John Joseph Fox.
It is understood that Psalm 3 was written at the time that King David fled Jerusalem after his son Absalom rose up against him, and sometimes carries the titled: “A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.” As was the custom of kings at that time in history, David had many wife’s, at least seven, most been political marriages ensuring peace with another kingdom. Second Samuel 13 has the sad story of how Amnon one of David’s sons tricked his half sister Tamar into coming to his house where he took sexual advantage of her.
In time Tamar’s brother Absalom took revenge upon Amnon when he ordering his servants to slay him. Absalom then went into exile for 3 years, until being called back by David. However, Absalom was not satisfied with just returning to Jerusalem. He gathering supporters around him and plotted to take the throne from his father. Second Samuel 15 tells how, rather than risk bloodshed in Jerusalem, David fled the city with his faithful followers. Sadly, fleeing Jerusalem did not prevent a civil war, and in Psalm 3 we read David’s anxious prayer during this period:
“1 LORD, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him. ”
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the LORD,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.
7 Arise, LORD!
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.
8 From the LORD comes deliverance.
May your blessing be on your people.”
In this Psalm we see a man undergoing great turmoil in his life.
However, in spite of his terrible circumstances David also shows unflinching faith in God. Statements such as ”From the Lord comes deliverance,” is stated many times throughout the Psalms, showing the faithfulness of God in answering prayers. Absalom and his army of rebels were eventually defeated, and David was once more installed as King in Jerusalem.
Into each of our lives, times of trial will come. It is important at such times to remember, as Christians, we can call upon the Lord because, He understands our strengths and weaknesses. It was in Matthew 28:20 that Jesus promised: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Today, let us have the confidence to call upon the Lord in our time of need.
John Joseph Fox.