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Psalm 91
 Landscape with Ruins (17th Century) Pierre Patel (1605-1676) French Baroque Style Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Today's painting represents the "feel" of today's Psalm which represents the LORD a place of refuge -- separate, idyllic, and restful in spite of surrounding desolation. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: Psalm 91 describes the safety of those who take refuge in God. Neither the author nor the occasion are mentioned. However, in Hebrews 4:7 the Psalm is attributed to David. The occasion may have been the pestilence mentioned in 2 Samuel 24. Or the reference in Hebrews 4 may simply be to David as the editor rather than the author. Some commentators think that Moses was the author due to similarities in the Psalm with Deuteronomy 32 and Deuteronomy 33. The Psalm also contains a Messianic reference, as noted in Matthew 4:6. The Psalm opens with a statement that the one who dwells in the secret place (covered place, hiding place) of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Thus, the one who abides with God has supreme authority and supreme might on his side (1). The Psalmist applies this principle to himself, saying that the LORD is his refuge, his fortress, and his God. He will trust him (2). Then, addressing his audience, the Psalmist offers them a series of encouragements and exhortations. He tells them that the LORD will deliver them from the snare (net) of the fowler (trapper) and from the noisome pestilence (the destroying calamity). He will hide them under his wings; they will trust God; and God's truth will be their shield and buckler. They will not be afraid of terrors (alarms) by night, nor of arrows by day, nor of pestilence (destruction) which walks in darkness, nor for destruction (ruin) which wastes (devastates) at noon. A thousand will fall on their left and ten thousand on their right, but it will not come near them; they will only see God's retribution upon the wicked. This is because they have made the LORD their habitation. He will give his angels charge over them; they will keep them from stumbling into destruction. They will tread down lions, and adders, and the dragon (3-13). Then, in closing, God speaks to anyone who trusts him. He tells him that he will deliver him because he has set his love upon God; and God will set him on high because he knows his name. He will call, and God will answer. God will be with him in trouble, deliver him, and honor him. He will satisfy him with long life; and he will show him his salvation (14-16). [ Sermons: J Ligon Duncan III. Various. ] Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 91: Deuteronomy 32. Deuteronomy 33. 2 Samuel 24. Matthew 4:6. Hebrews 4:7. WISDOM PSALMS. Psalm 1. Psalm 10. Psalm 12. Psalm 15. Psalm 19. Psalm 32. Psalm 34. Psalm 36. Psalm 37. Psalm 49. Psalm 50. Psalm 52. Psalm 53. Psalm 73. Psalm 78. Psalm 82. Psalm 91. Psalm 92. Psalm 94. Psalm 111. Psalm 112. Psalm 119. Psalm 127. Psalm 128. Psalm 133. Psalm 139. ] [3] Psalm 10:15; Ecclesiastes 9:12; Psalm 57:1. [4] Psalm 17:8. [5] Song of Solomon 3:8; Proverbs 3:23-26. [9] Psalm 90:1. [10] Psalm 104:3. [11] Psalm 34:7; Psalm 91:12; Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10-11. [13] Psalm 58:4; Psalm 74:13. [14] Psalm 50:15; Psalm 50:23. -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Psalm 91 - #1. Psalm 91 - #2. Psalm 91 - #3. Psalm 91 - #4. Psalm 91 - #5. Psalm 91 - #6. Psalm 91 - #7. Psalm 91 - #8. Psalm 91 - #9. Psalm 91 - #10. Psalm 91 - #11. Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Psalm Detailed Outline THE PSALTER: (SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)
Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period
from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.
Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C. BOOK FOUR OF FIVE:
PSALMS 90-106.
1406 - 539 B.C. Israel God's Greatness Among the Nations Psalm 91
God protects us from overwhelming danger. Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall [approach upon] thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life[length of days] will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. * NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms. Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer (Habakkuk) and a musical notation ("upon Shigionoth"). It closes with a dedication or a "send to" notice ("To the chief singer on my stringed instruments"). I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]
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