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PSALM 34
A Psalm made upon that occasion, though not at that time.
His behaviour; or, his habit or posture, or his reason, as this word is taken, 1Sa_25:33 Psa_119:66 Pro_11:22. When he counterfeited madness. Wherein, whether he sinned or not, is matter of dispute; but this is undoubted, that God’s favour and his deliverance at that time was very remarkable, and deserved this solemn acknowledgment.
Abimelech, called Achish, 1Sa_21:10. But Abimelech seems to have been the common name of the kings of the Philistines, Gen_20:2 26:1, as Pharaoh was of the Egyptians, and Caesar of the Romans.
David praiseth God, Psa_34:1,2, and exhorteth others thereto from his own experience of God’s kindness, Psa_34:3-7. He showeth that they are blessed who trust in God, Psa_34:8-10. He exhorteth others to learn to fear him, Psa_34:11, and showeth the way to happiness, Psa_34:12-14. The privileges of the righteous, and the punishment of the wicked, Psa_34:15-22.
I will never forget to bless God for this miraculous deliverance.