Psalm 60: How to pray when your soldiers must fight in order to survive as a nation

Psalm 60 is a lament for the whole community at a time when Israel’s existence on the land is threatened by gentile nations.  Stated differently, this Psalm informs us how to pray when your soldiers must fight in order to survive as a nation.  We are not sure which of the events in 2 Samuel 8 are the background for this Psalm. 

 

1-5 – The nation has lost its initials battles with the enemy and now their very existence is at risk.  The singer recognizes that these initial defeats are from God.

 

6-8 – The singer acknowledges that the land of Israel belongs to God and that they will yet have victory.  

 

9-12 – There is another plea for God’s saving hand and the acknowledgement that victory only comes from God, not from human effort.  Vain is the salvation of man.

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