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Psalms 46:1 – 46:7
The background for this Psalm is that the city of Jerusalem was being threatened by neighboring nations, but its inhabitants were calmly trusting in God for protection. The Palmist starts out by saying that God is both a defense and an offense for His people (v. 1). He protects t …

Psalms 46:8 – 46:11
The words in this passage appear to be addressed, not to the enemy, but to Israel herself. The citizens of Jerusalem have been invited to view the remains of their enemies that they may see the mighty power of God in their behalf (v. 8). He had completely destroyed His enemy (v. …