Barnes' Notes on Psalms 60:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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That thy beloved may be delivered - The word beloved is in the plural number, and might be rendered beloved ones. It refers not merely to David as his servant and friend, but to those associated with him. The reference is to the calamities and dangers then existing, to which allusion has been made above. The prayer is, that the enemy might be driven back, and the land delivered from their invasion. Save with thy right hand - The right hand is that by which the sword is handled, the spear hurled, the arrow drawn on the bow. The prayer is, that God would put forth his power and deliver his people. And hear me - literally, Answer me. The answer which he desired was that God would lead his armies successfully into Edom, Psalms 60:8-9. return to 'Top of Page'

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