Listen "Psalm 60"
Episode Synopsis
This Psalm has a lengthy heading which ties in to David and Joab's conflicts with Edom recorded in II Sam. 8:13-14; I Chron. 18:12-13; and I Kings 11:15-16.This most closely fits a national lament mourning a defeat in battle. Verses 5-12 are largely repeated in 108:6-13.60:1-3 uses several verbs that stress God's hand in this crisis.60:5 but the people are God's beloved60:6-8 God has divided out the land among His people and He has promised to conquer Israel's foes60:9-12 They beg God's help and aid in their conflict with Edom because only He can deliver and save. In the end they express confidence that He willHow does this psalm speak of Jesus? Listen and consider.
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