John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 42:1
Psalms 42:1 « To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. » As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil, for the sons of Korah ] Korah and his compilers were swallowed up quick by the earth in the wilderness for their gainsaying, Numbers 16:1-50 , but some of his sons, disliking his practice, escaped, and of them came Heman (the nephew of Samuel), a chief singer, 1 Chronicles 6:23 . Now, to him and his brethren was this and some other of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 42:2
Psalms 42:2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Thirst satisfiedLet us, that we may realize this thirst of the soul, dwell upon the contrast. There are at least four forms of attraction presented to the soul.I. That of natural beauty. You find a delight as you gaze upon nature. But you are not satisfied.II. Nor are you, either, with all the forms of men’s ceaseless activity, in which art, genius, or political achievement have expressed... read more