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Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 78:72

He commends David for the two necessary ingredients of a good prince. 1. Integrity; whereby he sincerely sought the good and welfare of his people, avoiding and abhorring those counsels and courses which were contrary thereunto. 2. Skilfulness; whereby he managed all the public affairs with singular prudence; which is here ascribed to his hands, not because it was seated in them, but because it was acted and discovered by them, and appeared in all his actions or administrations. 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

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 78:70

Psalms 78:70 I. Consider David's calling. The words of the text form the clearest and grandest explanation of the wonderful process by which the unknown shepherd became Israel's greatest king. Two questions present themselves here: (1) How was David's shepherd life an unconscious preparation for his calling? The effect of solitude is to awaken faith in the invisible. Sailors see portents in the clouds, hear words in the night wind; shepherds have a strong belief in the supernatural. In solitude... 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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 78:70-72

Psalms 78:70-72He chose David also His servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.David, the shepherd, called to be kingA keeper of sheep, suddenly becoming conscious that he was chosen for a great yet terrible destiny; being gradually fitted among the quiet hill-sides to meet this mighty calling; and then, rising to the throne, so gifted with kingly power that he guided the people through their days of peril, and established them in a strength that outlived the wear of centuries--this man (so... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 78:70

Psa 78:70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: Ver. 70. He chose David also ] God chooseth not as man doth, 1 Corinthians 1:26 , yet Alexander the Great advanced Abdolominus, a poor gardener, to be king in Sidon. And took him from the sheepfolds ] The art of feeding cattle and the art of ruling men are sisters, saith Basil. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 78:71

Psa 78:71 From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. Ver. 71. From following the ewes ] So Saul from seeking asses, Agathocles from making pots, Valentinian, ropes, &c. Placilla called upon her husband Theodosius, the emperor, to remember from what mean estate God had called him to the highest honours, εξ οιων, εις οια . ~ read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 78:72

Psa 78:72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands. Ver. 72. So he fed them, &c. ] See Psalms 78:70 . He was not malus vir bonus princeps (as is said of our Richard III), but every way accomplished, and active for the good of his subjects. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 78:70

chose: Psalms 89:19, Psalms 89:20, 1 Samuel 16:11, 1 Samuel 16:12, 2 Samuel 3:18, 2 Samuel 6:21, Acts 13:22 and took: Exodus 3:1, Exodus 3:10, 1 Samuel 17:15-1 Timothy :, 2 Samuel 7:8, 1 Kings 19:19, 1 Kings 19:20, Amos 7:14, Amos 7:15, Matthew 4:18-Song of Solomon : Reciprocal: Genesis 4:2 - And Abel Genesis 31:40 - General Genesis 46:32 - shepherds Numbers 24:17 - a Sceptre Deuteronomy 33:7 - and bring 1 Samuel 13:14 - the Lord 1 Samuel 16:19 - with the sheep 2 Samuel 5:2 - feed 2 Samuel... read more

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