Psalms 3:1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
Majority Standard Bible
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 me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
Cross References
Joshua 11:5All these kings joined forces and encamped at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.
2 Samuel 15:14And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”
2 Samuel 15:17So the king set out with all the people following him. He stopped at the last house,
2 Samuel 17:11Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle.
Matthew 10:21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put 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 →