Psalms 7

Psalms 7:1-17

Psalms 7 Historical Background – Psalm Seen is one of several psalms that refer to David’s flight from King Saul. Psalms 7:1 (Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.) O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Psalms 7:1 — Comments - Is the Hebrew name “Cush” (λּ ?εּ ?ωׁ) (H3568) a reference to Kish (χִ ?ιωׁ) (H7027), the father of King Saul? The names are similar in the Hebrew. Psalms 7:3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; Psalms 7:3 — “if I have done this” - Comments - Some scholars say that this could be a reference to something that King Saul accused him of, as in 1 Samuel 24:9. It may be referring to an accusation to Kish, Saul’s father, or an accusation from an unknown person named Cush. 1 Samuel 24:9, “And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?”