Chapter 60
This psalm tells of when Joab, David's general, came to
Aram Naharayim for war and was asked by the people: "Are you not from the children of Jacob? What of the pact he
made with Laban?" Not knowing what to answer, Joab asked the Sanhedrin. The psalm includes David's prayer for
success in this war.
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Chapter 61
David composed this prayer while fleeing from Saul. The object of all his thoughts and his entreaty is that Elohim
grant him long life-not for the sake of pursuing the pleasures of the world, but rather to serve Elohim in awe, all
of his days.
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Chapter 62
David prays for the downfall of his enemies. He also exhorts his generation that their faith should not rest in
riches, telling them that the accumulation of wealth is utter futility.
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Chapter 63
Hiding from Saul, and yearning to approach the place of the Holy Ark like one
thirsting for water, David composed this prayer on his behalf and against his enemy.
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Chapter 64
The masters of homiletics interpret this psalm as alluding to Daniel, who was thrown
into the lion's den. With divine inspiration, David foresaw the event and prayed for him. Daniel was a descendant
of David, as can be inferred from Elohim's statement to Hezekiah (himself of Davidic lineage), "And from your
children, who will issue forth from you, they will take, and they (referring to, amongst others, Daniel) will be
minesters in the palace of the king of Babylon."
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Chapter 65
This psalm contains awe-inspiring and glorious praises to Elohim, as well as
entreaties and prayers concerning our sins. It declares it impossible to recount Elohim's greatness, for who can
recount His mighty acts? Hence, silence is His praise.
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daily tehillim
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