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Psalms 80:1

Psalms 80:1

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel. The title, "Shepherd of Israel," is a new one; but it follows naturally from the metaphor, so often employed (; ; ; ), of Israel being God's "flock."

Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock. "Thou that leddest" (Cheyne). The mention of "Joseph" shows at once that the thoughts of the psalmist are fixed on the northern kingdom. Thou that dwellest between the cherubims.

The two cherubim that overshadowed the mercy seat seem to be meant. Shine forth; i.e. "show thyself—manifest thy might" (comp. ).

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