Introduction
The Lord is the Pastor of his people; therefore it may be inferred that they shall not want, Psalm 23:1 . How he guides, feeds, and protects them, Psalm 23:2 , Psalm 23:3 . Even in the greatest dangers they may be confident of his support, Psalm 23:4 . His abundant provision for them, Psalm 23:5 . The confidence they may have of his continual mercy, and their eternal happiness, Psalm 23:6 .
There is nothing particular in the title; it is simply attributed to David; but as it appears to be a thanksgiving of the Israelites for their redemption from the Bablylonish captivity, it cannot with propriety be attributed to David. Some think it was written by David in his exile, which is not likely; others, that he penned it when he was finally delivered from the persecution of Saul. I rather incline to the opinion that it was written after the captivity. The Chaldee seems to suppose that it was written to celebrate the goodness of God to the Israelites in the desert. It is a truly beautiful Psalm. Supposing it to have been written after the captivity, we see,
- The redeemed captives giving thanks to God for their liberty.
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