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God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
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Confidence in God's Word
Commentators explain that the psalmist's confident declaration, "I will exult; I will divide Shechem," is not based on personal strength but is a direct response to God's prior word. The verse's foundation is "God hath spoken." As Charles Spurgeon notes, David is claiming the kingdom God had already promised him, showing that true faith acts upon what God has declared.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
God hath spoken ... - This is taken, without change, from (Psalms 60:6). See the notes at that place.
19th Century
Baptist
David is claiming the kingdom which God promised to him by the mouth of Samuel the prophet—looking first upon the kingdom itself, and then upon the…
16th Century
Protestant
Because this psalm is composed of parts taken from Psalm 57 and Psalm 60, it would be superfluous to repeat here what we have already said by way o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Psalms 60:6).
We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, from Psalm 57 and Psalm 60, to help our devotions and enliven our gratitude. When t…
