Psalm 3:1-2 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

David's dependence on God. This psalm written by David at the time of Absalom's revolt, reminds one of the poet's lines— "Most wretehed men Are cradled into poetry by wrong; They learn in suffering what they teach in song. I. A COURSE OF AGGRAVATED TROUBLE AND DANGER . 1 . Caused by a tenderly beloved son. And yet David never mentions him; a sign how deeply he was wounded. The silence tells more than speech would do. 2. Not only his throne , but his life ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:2

Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. When Absalom first raised the standard of revolt, there were no doubt many who looked to see some signal Divine interposition on behalf of the anointed king and against the rebel; but when David fled, and with so few followers ( 2 Samuel 15:18 ), and in his flight spoke so doubtfully of his prospects ( 2 Samuel 15:26 ), and when no help seemed to arise from any quarter, then we can well understand that men's opinions... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1

Lord, how are they increased - How are they multiplied; or, how numerous they are. Perhaps the idea is, that at first they seemed to be comparatively few in number, but had now so multiplied as to endanger his crown and life. This is an appropriate expression on the supposition that it refers to Absalom. At first the number of those who adhered to Absalom was not so great as to excite much alarm; but by the arts of a demagogue, by complaining of the government, by saying that if he were made a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1-8

:TitleA Psalm of David - literally, belonging to David; that is, belonging to him as the author. This is marked in the Hebrew as the first verse, and so in the Syriac version, the Latin Vulgate, and the Septuagint, making in the Hebrew, and in each of these versions, nine verses in the psalm instead of eight, as in our translation. This may have been prefixed to the psalm by the author himself, for it was not uncommon in ancient times for an author to prefix his name to his own composition, as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:2

Many there be which say of my soul - Or rather, perhaps, of his “life,” for so the word used here - נפשׁ nephesh - frequently means Leviticus 17:11; Deuteronomy 12:23; Genesis 9:4; Genesis 35:18; 1 Kings 17:21. The object of their persecution, as here stated, was not his soul, as such, in the sense in which we now understand the word, but his life; and they now said that they were secure of that, and that all things indicated that God would not now interfere to save him. They were perfectly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:1

Psalms 3:1. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me? He might well say so, for the party that sought his ruin was very numerous and very formidable. Absalom his son had stolen away the hearts of the generality of the people, and was at the head of them: Ahithophel, his counsellor, sought his ruin: Shimei, with others of his enemies, reproached him as utterly forsaken of God; while many of his friends, undoubtedly, trembled for his safety, and, had Ahithophel’s advice been followed, his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:2

Psalms 3:2. Many there be that say of my soul Of me; the soul being commonly put for the person: There is no help for him in God God hath utterly forsaken him for his many crimes, and will never help him more. Selah This word is nowhere used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. Probably it was a musical note, directing the singer either to lift up his voice, to make a pause, or to lengthen the tune. But, withal, it is generally placed at some remarkable passage; which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

Psalms 3 -4 Morning and evening psalmsThe title that introduces Psalms 3:0 indicates that David wrote the psalm after his son Absalom rose up in rebellion against him and seized the throne of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1-17:29). In much distress David fled Jerusalem, but he still trusted in God.Absalom’s rebellion appears to be so successful that many people think David has no chance of escape. He seems to have little hope of saving his life (3:1-2). But David’s faith in God is unshakable. He lies... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 3:1

Title. A Psalm. See App-65 . when. The first psalm with an historical title. See App-63 and App-64 . Compare 2 Samuel, chapters 15-18. how . . . ! Figure of speech Exclamatio ( App-6 ), for emphasis. increased = multiplied. Many = what multitudes. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 3:2

Many. Figure of speech Anaphora. my soul = me, or myself. Hebrew. nephesh . App-13 . help = salvation, or deliverance. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . Selah. Connecting the contrast between "man" (as a creature) who knows God (Elohim) only as Creator, with the speaker (David), who knew Jehovah as his Covenant God. See App-4 and Psalms 66:11 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 3:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 3:2

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