Psalms 3:1
{A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.} Jehovah, how many are they that trouble me, many they that rise up against me!
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
In Context
2Many say of my soul, There is no salvation for him in God. Selah.
Cross References
Joshua 11:5And all these kings met together, and came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
2 Samuel 15:14And David said to all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Rise up and let us flee; for we shall not [else] escape from Absalom. Be quick to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
2 Samuel 15:17And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and stayed at the remote house.
2 Samuel 17:11But I counsel that all Israel be speedily gathered to thee, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
Matthew 10:21But brother shall deliver up brother to death, and father child; and children shall rise up against parents and shall put them to death;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 3:1
As the foregoing psalm, in the type of David in preferment, showed us the royal dignity of the Redeemer, so this, by the example of David in distress, shows us the peace and holy security of the redeemed, how safe they really are, and think themselves to be, under the divine protection. David, being now driven out from his palace, from the royal city, from the holy city, by his rebellious son Absalom, I. Complains to God of his enemies, ver. 1, 2 . II. Confides in God, and encourages himself in him as his God,… Read the whole commentary →