Daily Bread for Jun 21, Psa 40-45
Today’s readings are Psa 40-45.
Psa 40 - Lament (David seeks
God's defense)
Psa 41 - Thanksgiving (David trusts
God's loyalty)
Note, Psa 41 is the end of Book One of the Psalms. True to form, it is Davidic (speaks of David) in nature and ends with the phrase, "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel."
Book One is roughly a parallel to
David's early career when he had been anointed king by Samuel
but was struggling under Saul.
Book Two, whose undergirding
theme is "The king on the throne," begins with a series of
psalms by the Sons of Korah.
Psa 42 - Lament (the psalmist thirsts for God)
Psa 43 - Lament (the psalmist
longs for God)
Psa 44 - Lament (the psalmist
remembers God)
Psa 45 - Royal (Sons of Korah
celebrate the King's marriage)
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