Psalm 60:5-8 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:6

God hath spoken in his holiness - That is, as a holy God; a God who is true; a God whose promises are always fulfilled. The idea is, that the holiness of God was the public pledge or assurance that what he had promised he would certainly perform. God had made promises in regard to the land of Canaan or Palestine, as a country to be put into the possession of Abraham and his posterity. Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:15; Genesis 17:8; Psalms 105:8-11. The original promise of the gift of that land, made... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:7

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine - That is, My dominion or authority is extended over these regions - Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah. The idea here is substantially the same as in the former verse, that his dominion extended over the country on both sides of the Jordan; or that in the direction of east and west it embraced all that had been promised - “from the great sea to the river Euphrates.” In verse 6, this idea is expressed by selecting two spots or towns as representatives of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:8

Moab is my washpot - Moab was a region of country on the east of the Dead Sea, extending as far north as the river Arnon. See the notes at Isaiah 15:1-9. The words rendered wash-pot mean properly a pot or basin for washing, a wash-basin; and the expression is used here as one of contempt, as if he would use it as the meanest vessel is used. It implies that Moab was already subdued, and that the author of the psalm could make any use of it he pleased. It also implies that Moab was not regarded... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:4-5

Psalms 60:4-5. Thou hast given a banner, &c. But now thou hast granted the desires of those that devoutly worship and serve thee, and given an ensign to which all the tribes may repair. David, says Dr. Delaney, was the only centre of union which that people ever had, and God now made him their captain and ruler to manifest the truth of those promises which had been made to him long before. But the banner here is not only to be considered as a sign and instrument of their union,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:6

Psalms 60:6. God hath spoken, &c. Having prayed that God would hear and save him, he now intimates that God had done it already, had prevented his prayers, and had spoken to him, and of him, about the establishing of his throne; in his holiness Or, rather, by his holiness, as this very expression, בקדשׁו , bekodsho, is rendered, Psalms 89:35. Which carries the form of an oath, and implies, that God did not simply speak, but swore by his holiness, as is there expressed. I will... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:7

Psalms 60:7. Gilead is mine All the land beyond Jordan, which was possessed by Reuben and Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh. And Manasseh is mine The other half of that tribe within Jordan. Ephraim is the strength, &c. A chief part of my strength, either to offend mine enemies, or to defend myself. For this tribe was very numerous, and valiant, and rich. Judah is my lawgiver The chief seat of my throne and kingdom, and of the inferior throne of judgment, Psalms 122:5. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:8

Psalms 60:8. Moab is my wash-pot The wash-pot being a mean article of household stuff, for the use of the feet, (as the Syriac interprets it,) the lowest part of the body, it is a fit title for the Moabites, whom David intended to bring into the lowest degree of servitude, and to render contemptible, 2 Samuel 8:2. Over Edom An old, proud, insolent, and cruel enemy of Israel; will I cast my shoe I will use them like slaves. I will, as it were, trample upon them; a proverbial... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

Psalms 60:0 Psalm Victory over EdomIn the war outlined in 2 Samuel 8:3-14 (and dealt with in more detail in 2 Samuel 10:1-19) David fought on many fronts. The present psalm concerns Israel’s victory in a battle against Edom. Because of the widespread military activity, a number of people and places are named in the accounts in 2 Samuel and in the heading to this psalm. Also three different leaders are named as bringing victory to Israel. The first is David, who was the supreme commander in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:5

hear = answer. me. Hebrew text reads "us"; but some codices, with four early printed editions, Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "me". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:6

hath spoken. Verses 6-9 refer to the promise of the possession of the whole of Canaan, confirmed in 2 Samuel 7:10 . David here encourages himself by it. Shechem . . . Succoth. West and east of Jordan. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 60:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:4-5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 60:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 60:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 60:6

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