Read psalm 3 commentary using the treasury of david. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 3 and more. The story is in the second book of samuel, chapters 15 19. The historical background to the psalm is described in 2 sam. The events are recorded in 2 samuel 1518, but the heart is recorded in this psalm. James montgomery boice points out that since the titles for psalms are in. Absalom wanted to become king so he attacked david. Study guide for psalm 3 by david guzik blue letter bible.
According to matthew henrys concise commentary written in 1706, verses represent david. Him as, abba, father willem vangemeren, expositors bible commentary, ed. Verse 5 hints that he wrote it after waking up safely after a good nights sleep. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my god than dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 3 a psalm of david, regarding the time david fled from his son absalom. Psalm 3 free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Perhaps david wrote psalm 3 just after he crossed the jordan, awaiting the. The book of psalms psalm 3 a morning prayer for gods protection objectives in studying this psalm 1 to note how historical events often. David was king of israel years before jesus came to the earth.
James montgomery boice points out that since these titles are in the canonical text of the hebrew bible, they are to be taken with absolute seriousness throughout. Esv summerfall 2015 bible catalog by crossway issuu. A psalm of david when he fled from absalom his son. Some scholars call psalm 3 a morning psalm, and psalm 4 which may have been written at the same time an evening psalm. Verses the title of this psalm and many others is as a key hung ready at the. I call out to the lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
But you, lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the one who lifts my head high. A psalm of david, when he fled from absalom his son. Perhaps david wrote psalm 3 just after he crossed the jordan, awaiting the inevitable battle with absaloms forces. David will even write many psalms later through the book of psalms on situations where he was being chased by saul. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. It is a personal thanksgiving to god, who answered the. For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.