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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Psalms 61:1

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Neginah--or, Neginoth (see on Psa 4:1, title). Separated from his usual spiritual privileges, perhaps by Absalom's rebellion, the Psalmist prays for divine aid, and, in view of past mercies, with great confidence of being heard. (Psa 61:1-8) From the end--that is, places remote from the sanctuary (Deu 28:64).
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