Psa 3:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 3:1-7:17: Pss 3–7 This group of psalms moves readers from the orderly world of Pss 1–2 to a disoriented one. The Lord’s anointed cries out while facing enemies, ferocious opposition, evil schemes, and the Lord’s apparent distance. Summary for Ps 3:1-8: Ps 3 This psalm laments that the expectations raised by Pss 1–2 have not been met. But even when beset by enemies, godly people need not question the Lord’s just dealings. Rather, they can confidently trust his goodness and expect God to rescue them. 3:title This sad episode in David’s life (see 2 Sam 15–18 ) helps readers keep the promises of Ps 2 in perspective. The Lord granted victory to his anointed king (Ps 2 ), but the manner and timing of this victory remained in God’s hands. Summary for Ps 3:1-2: 3:1-2 The psalmist’s many enemies speak brashly (4:6 ; 12:4 ; 40:15 ) and question the Lord’s ability to rescue (10:11 ; 22:7-8 ; 71:10 ). Their words haunt him because it seems that the Lord will not answer his prayer. • These enemies wield great power (cp. 2:1-3 ); unlike Ps 2 , this psalm does not resolve the crisis.

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‏ Psalms 3:1

Summary for Ps 3:1-7:17: Pss 3–7 ^a This group of psalms moves readers from the orderly world of Pss 1–2 ^b to a disoriented one. The Lord’s anointed cries out while facing enemies, ferocious opposition, evil schemes, and the Lord’s apparent distance.
Summary for Ps 3:1-8: Ps 3 ^c This psalm laments that the expectations raised by Pss 1–2 ^d have not been met. But even when beset by enemies, godly people need not question the Lord’s just dealings. Rather, they can confidently trust his goodness and expect God to rescue them. 3:title ^e This sad episode in David’s life (see 2 Sam 15–18 ^f) helps readers keep the promises of Ps 2 ^g in perspective. The Lord granted victory to his anointed king (Ps 2 ^h), but the manner and timing of this victory remained in God’s hands.
Summary for Ps 3:1-2: 3:1-2 ⁱ The psalmist’s many enemies speak brashly (4:6 ^j; 12:4 ^k; 40:15 ^l) and question the Lord’s ability to rescue (10:11 ^m; 22:7-8 ⁿ; 71:10 ^o). Their words haunt him because it seems that the Lord will not answer his prayer.

• These enemies wield great power (cp. 2:1-3 ^p); unlike Ps 2 ^q, this psalm does not resolve the crisis.