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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 7

Everett's Study Notes on the Holy ScripturesEverett's Study Notes

Verses 1-17

Psalms 7:0

Historical Background Psalm Seen is one of several psalms that refer to David's flight from King Saul.

Psalms 7:1 (Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.) O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:

Psalms 7:1 Comments - Is the Hebrew name “Cush” ( כּוּשׁ ) (H3568) a reference to Kish ( קִישׁ ) (H7027), the father of King Saul? The names are similar in the Hebrew.

Psalms 7:3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;

Psalms 7:3 “if I have done this” - Comments - Some scholars say that this could be a reference to something that King Saul accused him of, as in 1 Samuel 24:9. It may be referring to an accusation to Kish, Saul's father, or an accusation from an unknown person named Cush.

1 Samuel 24:9, “And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?”

Bibliographical Information
Everett, Gary H. "Commentary on Psalms 7". Everett's Study Notes on the Holy Scriptures. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ghe/psalms-7.html. 2013.
 
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