Ps 76:1-12. On Neginoth -- (See on Ps 4:1, title). This Psalm commemorates what the preceding anticipates: God's deliverance of His people by a signal interposition of power against their enemies. The occasion was probably the events narrated in 2Ki 19:35; Isa 37:1-28. (Compare Ps 46:1-11). 1, 2. These well-known terms denote God's people and Church and His intimate and glorious relations to them. 2. Salem -- (Ge 14:18) is Jerusalem. 3. brake ... the arrows -- literally, "thunderbolts" (Ps 78:48), from their rapid flight or ignition (compare Ps 18:14; Eph 6:16). the battle -- for arms (Ho 2:18). 4. Thou -- God. mountains of prey -- great victorious nations, as Assyria (Isa 41:15; Eze 38:11, 12; Zec 4:7). 5. slept their sleep -- died (Ps 13:3). none ... found ... hands -- are powerless. 6. chariot and horse -- for those fighting on them (compare Ps 68:17). 7. may ... sight -- contend with Thee (De 9:4; Jos 7:12). 8, 9. God's judgment on the wicked is His people's deliverance (Ps 9:12; 10:7). 10. Man's wrath praises God by its futility before His power. restrain -- or, "gird"; that is, Thyself, as with a sword, with which to destroy, or as an ornament to Thy praise. 11, 12. Invite homage to such a God (2Ch 32:23), who can stop the breath of kings and princes when He wills (Da 5:23). |
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