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A Plea Against Real Enemies
Commentators explain that David's prayer is not abstract but a desperate plea against specific enemies. Albert Barnes clarifies that the 'workers of iniquity' and 'bloodthirsty men' refer directly to King Saul and the agents he sent to assassinate David. The Hebrew for 'bloody men' implies those whose trade is violence, highlighting the real and imminent danger David faced.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:2
18th Century
Theologian
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity - The workers of iniquity here referred to were Saul and those whom he employed to carry ou…
John Gill
On Psalms 59:2
17th Century
Pastor
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity
(See Gill on Psalms 6:8);
and save me from blood…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 59:1–7
17th Century
Minister
In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice…