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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 78:61

His strength, to wit, the ark, called God’s strength, 1 Chronicles 16:11, and the ark of his strength, Psalms 132:8, because it was the sign and pledge of his strength or power put forth on his people’s behalf. His glory; so the ark is called, as being the monument and seat of God’s glorious presence, and an instrument of his glorious works. The enemy; namely, the Philistines; of which see 1 Samuel 4:0. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 78:1-72

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription,—“Maschil of Asaph,” i.e., an instruction of Asaph, a didactic song by Asaph. The Psalm was probably written by the celebrated Asaph in the time of David.Occasion.—The Psalm seems to have been occasioned by the jealousy of the tribe of Ephraim, by reason of the position which the tribe of Judah held under David. For many years the haughty and powerful tribe of Ephraim was pre-eminent amongst the tribes. The sanctuary was placed in Shiloh, which is in this tribe. When... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 78:1-72

Psalms 78:1-72 Psalms 78:1-72 is a psalm that rehearses the history of God's people. And the psalm was written in order to remind the children, the coming generation, of the works of the Lord. One of the important obligations that we have is that we not see a move of God and then see it die with the passing generation. But unfortunately, rarely does a work of God continue into a second generation. Unfortunately, we begin to get our eyes upon the things that God has done, upon the great... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 78:1-72

Title. Maschil of Asaph. Rabbi Kimchi says, that this title, which signifies to give instruction, designates also the species of music or melody to which the words were set, as is now the practice of composers. Handel named his celebrated piece, The Messiah. This psalm is a species of carmen seculare to the Hebrews. Psalms 78:1 . Give ear, oh my people. Hebrew poetry generally begins with bold addresses. Psalms 45:1. Isaiah 1:2. Psalms 78:2 . A parable, a succession of wise and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 78:61

Psa 78:61 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’s hand. Ver. 61. And delivered his strength … his glory, &c.] i.e. His ark, which is elsewhere called the strength of God, 1Ch 16:11 2 Chronicles 6:41 , and the glory of God, Psalms 26:8 ; Psalms 63:3 , because out of it he was wont to declare his power and glory, and to make himself visible after a sort. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 78:61

his strength: That is, the ark, where his power and glory were displayed. Psalms 132:8, Judges 18:30, 1 Samuel 5:1, 1 Samuel 5:2, 2 Chronicles 6:41 glory: Psalms 24:7, Exodus 40:34, 1 Samuel 4:21, 1 Samuel 4:22 Reciprocal: Judges 20:27 - the ark 1 Samuel 4:11 - the ark 1 Samuel 6:1 - the ark 1 Chronicles 16:11 - his strength Psalms 63:2 - To see Psalms 105:4 - his strength Isaiah 60:15 - thou Jeremiah 5:10 - they are not Ezekiel 10:18 - the glory Romans 9:4 - and the glory read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 78:61

And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.His strength — The ark, called God's strength, 1 Chronicles 16:11, because it was the sign and pledge of his strength put forth on his people's behalf.Glory — So the ark is called, as being the monument and seat of God's glorious presence.Enemies — The Philistines. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 78:61

61. His strength The ark of the covenant, the most holy emblem of God’s power, holiness, and presence with his people. An obvious reference to the capture of the ark by the Philistines. 1 Samuel 4:0 read more