Notes (NET Translation) For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. 1 I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me. The psalm begins as a lament (vv. 1-9). 2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I … Continue reading Commentary on Psalm 77
Commentary on Psalm 76
Notes (NET Translation) For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. The LXX adds that it is a song "concerning the Assyrian." Yahweh's deliverance of Israel from her military foes is the reason for praise. This has understandably led scholars to look for a specific historical setting … Continue reading Commentary on Psalm 76
Commentary on Psalm 75
Notes (NET Translation) For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. 1 We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds. The Hebrew literally reads "and near [is] your name" where the NET has "you reveal your … Continue reading Commentary on Psalm 75
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Douglas Stuart on Identifying Interpolations
The ability to excise a portion of a text can never be considered grounds for identifying that portion as inauthentic. The situation is a bit like arguing that the ability of an individual to survive the removal of his or her gall bladder is evidence that the gall bladder is only artificially present in the … Continue reading Douglas Stuart on Identifying Interpolations
Commentary on Psalm 74
Notes (NET Translation) A well-written song by Asaph. 1 Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture? The terms ×œ× ×¦×— and × ×¦×— (vv 1, 3, 10, 19) are frequently given a temporal meaning of duration in time: "forever/perpetuity." The four usages in this psalm … Continue reading Commentary on Psalm 74
Commentary on Psalm 73
Notes (NET Translation) A psalm by Asaph. 1 Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure! As we will see, the statement that God is good has been tested by the evil and injustice the psalmist has witnessed. The parallelism indicates that (faithful) Israel is pure in heart (i.e., loyal … Continue reading Commentary on Psalm 73
Joshua: Introduction and Commentary
Introduction Content and Structure Text Themes Authorship, Date, and Composition Commentary Joshua 1 - Preparation for Entering the Land Joshua 2 - Rahab and the Spies in Jericho Joshua 3-4 - Crossing the Jordan River Joshua 5 - Encampment at Gilgal Joshua 6 - Jericho Joshua 7 - Achan Joshua 8:1-29 - Ai Joshua 8:30-35 … Continue reading Joshua: Introduction and Commentary
Commentary on Joshua 24
Notes (NET Translation) 1 Joshua assembled all the Israelite tribes at Shechem. He summoned Israel's elders, rulers, judges, and leaders, and they appeared before God. There are no obvious chronological links among any of Joshua's farewell speeches; therefore, exactly when Joshua summoned the tribes of Israel to Shechem is unclear. If the events of chapter … Continue reading Commentary on Joshua 24
Commentary on Joshua 23
Notes (NET Translation) 1 A long time passed after the LORD made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old. According to Marten Woudstra, the "long time" that had passed should be understood from the events at the beginning of the book, when God began to secure the land. According to Howard … Continue reading Commentary on Joshua 23
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