translation_id: net-engnet

book_id: PSA

label: NET study note

text: . With some minor variations, this psalm is a composite of Ps 57:7-11 (see vv. 1-5 ) and Ps 60:5-12 (see vv. 6-13 ).


text: Shechem stands for the territory west of the Jordan River; the valley of Succoth represents the region east of the Jordan.


text: Judah , like Ephraim, was the other major tribe west of the Jordan River. The Davidic king, symbolized here by the royal scepter , came from this tribe.


text: The metaphor of the wash basin , used to rinse one’s hands and feet, suggests that Moab , in contrast to Israel’s elevated position (vv. 7-8 ), would be reduced to the status of a servant.


text: The psalmist speaks again and acknowledges his need for help in battle. He hopes God will volunteer, based on the affirmation of sovereignty over Edom in v. 9 , but he is also aware that God has seemingly rejected the nation of Israel (v. 11 ).


text: On the expression trample down our enemies see Ps 44:5 .