Psalms 3:1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Absalom. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
In Context
2O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? 1 Many rise up against me. 1
Cross References
Joshua 11:5And all the kings assembled in person, and came to the same place, and encamped at the waters of Merom to war with Israel.
2 Samuel 15:14And David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, Rise, and let us flee, for we have no refuge from Absalom: make haste and go, lest he overtake us speedily, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
2 Samuel 15:17And the king and all his servants went out on foot; and abode in a distant house.
2 Samuel 17:11For thus I have surely given counsel, that all Israel be generally gathered to thee from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is upon the seashore for multitude: and that thy presence go in the midst of them.
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 →