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Psalms 44:1–8
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This Psalm can be divided into three parts:
It may have been written right after a military loss or in connection with the Babylonian exile. The Mosaic law required all Israelites to teach their children of God’s dealing with their nation (Ex. 10:2). God wanted the people to remember that the victory of Canaan was accomplished by the power of His hand. The Lord alone can be considered the conqueror of the promised land.
The people express their confidence in the Lord, based on His past dealings with the nation. After stating that Israel knew of God’s marvelous works in the past (v. 1), they specifically recall how the Lord gave them the land under Joshua (v. 2). They recognize this as a marvelous work of God. As a result of hearing what God had done in the past, the people put their trust in Him as their King. The psalmist expected deliverance from the enemies of Israel as his forefathers had experienced (vv. 3-4). He tells how those who oppress Israel will one day be trodden under foot (vv. 5-8).
Application
My praise for the Lord should be continual. I need to praise Him for the many victories He has performed in my past. I also need to praise Him for the things He continues to do.
Psalms 44:1-8 (English Standard Version)
O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted; you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free; for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob! Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down those who rise up against us. For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us. In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever.
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