Psalms 59

Psalms 59 AND 60THEME: God’s people surrounded by enemiesPsalm 59 is closely linked with the two preceding psalms. It is also an al-taschith (“destroy not”) and a michtam of David. Again in this psalm we see David surrounded by his enemies, and prophetically it describes the suffering remnant during the Tribulation, surrounded by enemies. The inspired title of this psalm places it at the time Saul sent messengers, and they watched the house to kill him. The historical record is found in 1 Samuel 19.

Psalms 59:1

As is typical with David’s psalms, it concludes with an expression of faith and trust in God’s deliverance.

Psalms 59:16

In the case of David, God did deliver him. My friend, God will not forsake those who are His own. The believing remnant of Israel will be delivered by the coming of Christ Himself, and He will judge the nations of the world. Psalms 60 is the last of these michtam psalms and describes the time David was victorious over his enemies the Edomites. The Edomites were soundly defeated and never rallied after it. Prophetically it is the picture of the deliverance God will give to His people, the remnant of Israel, after the suffering of the Great Tribulation.