Psa 74:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 74:1-23: Ps 74 The psalmist laments the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem (586 BC ) with vivid imagery, questions, fresh memories, and a direct appeal for the Lord to act (74:19-23 ). Summary for Ps 74:1-2: 74:1-2 In the aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall, it seemed that God had forgotten his special covenant relationship with his people. 74:1 God rejected his people because their sin aroused his anger (106:34-46 ). • Like a tender shepherd, God cares for his people, the sheep of his pasture (Pss 23 ; 100:3 ).

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‏ Psalms 74:1

Summary for Ps 74:1-23: Ps 74 ^a The psalmist laments the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem (586 BC) with vivid imagery, questions, fresh memories, and a direct appeal for the Lord to act (74:19-23 ^b).
Summary for Ps 74:1-2: 74:1-2 ^c In the aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall, it seemed that God had forgotten his special covenant relationship with his people. 74:1 ^d God rejected his people because their sin aroused his anger (106:34-46 ^e).

• Like a tender shepherd, God cares for his people, the sheep of his pasture (Pss 23 ^f; 100:3 ^g).