Give ear — Incline the ear; as if the ear of God was then turned away, or as if He was inattentive to what was occurring. See the notes at (…

The reference to the shepherd, so characteristic of the Asaphic psalms, is, no doubt, chosen here especially in recollection of Genesis 48…

To whom could Israel go, in times of distress, but to her God?

It was well that her psalmists should teach her thus to pray. Notice the form …

Hearken, O Shepherd of Israel! Before naming Manasseh and Ephraim, the prophet mentions Joseph. Why does he speak of Joseph rather than Ju…

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel
The title of a shepherd for the most part belongs to the Messiah, and who is expressl…

He who dwells upon the mercy-seat is the good Shepherd of His people. But we can neither expect the comfort of His love nor the protection of His a…