Psalm 76

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76

A.M. 2989. B.C. 1015. This Psalm seems to have been composed upon occasion of some great victory obtained by the church over some threatening enemy or other, and designed to grace the triumph. The LXX. call it ωδη προς τον Ασσυριον , “A song upon the Assyrian;” from whence many good interpreters conjecture that it was written when Sennacherib’s army, then besieging Jerusalem, was cut off by a destroying angel, in Hezekiah’s time; and several passages in this Psalm are very applicable to... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:1-2

Psalms 76:1-2. In Judah is God known God’s people do not worship an unknown God, as the Athenians did, Acts 17:23, but one who hath made himself known, not only by his word and ordinances, but also by the glorious effects of his wisdom and power, exerted on their behalf, and against their potent and malicious enemies. His name is great in Israel That is, famous and renowned, and greatly to be praised and admired. In Salem is his tabernacle In Jerusalem, which was anciently called ... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:3

Psalms 76:3. There brake he, &c. That is, in Judah, or at or near Jerusalem; the arrows of the bow Hebrew, רשׁפי קשׁת , rishpee kasheth, the sparks of the bow, the sparkling arrows, bright and shining, swift and piercing, like sparks of fire. Some render it, the fiery arrows of the bow, the shield and the sword Both offensive and defensive weapons, so that they could neither hurt God’s people nor save themselves from ruin; and the battle The force and fury of the battle, and all... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:4

Psalms 76:4. Thou O God, to whom he is thought to direct his speech here, as also Psalms 76:6, art more glorious, &c., than the mountains of prey Than the greatest kings and empires of the earth, which in the prophetical writings are often compared to mountains. And they are called mountains of prey, because then they were generally established by tyranny, and maintained by preying on their own subjects, or other inferior kingdoms: or, which amounts to the same thing, than the most... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:5-6

Psalms 76:5-6. The stout-hearted are spoiled Of all that glory and advantage which they either had already obtained, or further expected from the success of their present expedition. They became a prey to those on whom they hoped to prey. They have slept their sleep Even a perpetual sleep, or the sleep of death. They have slept so as never to awake again to life on earth. He terms their death sleep, because they were slain in the night, when they had composed themselves to sleep, and so... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:7

Psalms 76:7. Thou, even thou, art to be feared Thy majesty is to be reverenced, thy sovereignty to be submitted to, and thy justice to be dreaded, by those that have offended thee. Let all the world learn, by this event, to stand in awe of the great God. Who may stand in thy sight Namely, to contend with thee? Standing is here opposed to flight from, or falling before, the enemy. Surely, “neither the wisdom of the wise, nor the power of the mighty, no, nor the world itself, can stand a... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:8-9

Psalms 76:8-9. Thou didst cause judgment to be heard, &c. Thou didst execute judgment upon thine enemies by an angel sent from heaven. The earth feared, and was still The effect of this terrible judgment was, that the rest of the world was afraid to invade or disturb the land and people of Israel; and chose rather to be still and stay quietly in their own territories. When God Who had long suffered their insolence; arose to judgment To execute judgment upon his enemies, and the... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:10

Psalms 76:10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee The furious attempts and blasphemous speeches of thine enemies shall serve thy glory, and cause thy people and others to praise and magnify thee for that admirable wisdom, power, faithfulness, and goodness which thou didst discover on that occasion. The remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain Thou shalt prevent and disappoint the succeeding malicious designs of thine enemies, who will meditate revenge for those shameful and terrible... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:11

Psalms 76:11. Vow unto the Lord Vow a sacrifice of thanksgiving; either at this time, for this wonderful deliverance, or hereafter, in all your future straits and troubles: let this experience encourage you to make such vows to God with confidence of success. And pay But when God hath accepted your vows, and given you the desired deliverance, forget not to pay your vows. Let all that be round about him All the tribes of Israel, who have the benefit of this mercy: or, rather, all the... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:12

Psalms 76:12. He shall cut off Dr. Waterland reads, bring down, and Dr. Horne, restrain, the spirit of princes Their pride and elation of mind, such as was that of the king of Assyria, before he was forced to return with shame of face to his own land. Or their courage; he can dispirit those that are most daring, and make them heartless; for he is, or will be, terrible to the kings of the earth And sooner or later, if they be not so wise as to submit themselves to him, he will... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:5-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:12

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