Psalms 28:8-9

8 The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
9 Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.

Psalms 28:8-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 28

\\<<[A Psalm] of David>>\\. This psalm, Aben Ezra says, David either composed himself, or one of the singers for him; the former seems most likely; and it might be made by him when he was persecuted by Saul, or when delivered from him; or at least when he had faith and hope that he should be delivered: the psalm consists of two parts, petitions and thanksgivings.

Cross References 7

  • 1. Psalms 18:1
  • 2. S Exodus 15:2; Psalms 27:1; Habakkuk 3:13
  • 3. S Psalms 20:6
  • 4. 1 Chronicles 16:35; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 118:25
  • 5. S Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 9:29; Ezra 1:4
  • 6. 1 Chronicles 11:2; S Psalms 23:1; Psalms 78:52,71; Psalms 80:1; Isaiah 40:11; Jeremiah 31:10; Eze 34:12-16,23,31; Micah 7:14
  • 7. S Deuteronomy 1:31; Deuteronomy 32:11; Isaiah 46:3; Isaiah 63:9
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