Out of these three Psalms 2 are known to be composed by the sons of Korah and the third is likely so.
The events these Psalms cover likely correspond, however loosely, to that portion of the reign of Hezekiah where he attempted to bribe Senecherib to forgot he conquoring of Judah, though its outlining cities had already been carried away captive.
In the end, through the promptings of Isaiah, Hezekiah repented and sought the Lord for deliverance which He graciously offered.
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In these last Davidic Psalms from Book I of the greater book of Psalms David sets forth some wisdom by way of introducing a truth and then illustrating it through an event in his life.
As always context is king and in paying close attention to it, we draw much more truth from these psalms that one my otherwise.
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This brief run of Davidic Psalms in from Book I contain, laments, wisdom literature and even prophecy (an oracle). They touch on the most vulnerable and sometimes unfair aspects of life. Throughout the encourage an approach to difficulties and adversity which while not denying our troubles, looks to God in faith and hope for Him to BE our answer.
One of the most practical and useful bits of wisdom found in these chapters is to dwell where God has planted you, keep your attention on doing good – not on if others are being good to you, and in the place God planted you, you will experience the faithfulness of God!
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Like many Davidic Psalms, we find David possessing a very personal relationship with God. In every season and circumstance in his life, David’s prayers were not for God to just do something FOR him. Instead, David’s prayers took on a more relational tone by asking God to BE hishelper, Be his strong tower, BE his refuge…etc.
This approach to prayer is also seen in another – namely Jesus our Messiah and Lord Who prayed with intimacy and devotional love.
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This beautiful Davidic Psalm is both a lament and a praise for God’s faithful, dependable intervention against his enemies.
In this teaching we learn how to better understand the Psalms and their statements in keeping with the promises of the New Covenant which are often at variance with those of the Old.
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