Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 63:6

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 63:6

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 63:6

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"When I remember thee upon my bed, [And] meditate on thee in the night-watches." — Psalms 63:6 (ASV)

Remember. —Better, remembered.

Bed. —Literally, beds.

Night watches. —According to the Jewish reckoning, the night was divided into three watches: the “beginning,” or head (rôsh); the “middle” (tikhôn, Judges 7:19); and the “morning” (boker, Exodus 14:24).