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PSALM 44
THE ARGUMENT
There is no certainty, either concerning the author or the particular occasion of this Psalm. This is evident, that it was composed with respect unto the calamitous condition of the church and people of Israel, whom it supposeth to be in a state of captivity and persecution. But whether it was made by David, who foresaw and foretold by the Spirit of God their future captivity, and framed this for their use in that estate, or by some other holy man of God, when they were actually in this condition, is not determined, nor necessary to know for the understanding of it.
The church commemorates past mercies, Psa_44:1,2. The arm of God, not the sword of Israel, put them in possession of the land, Psa_44:3. Their trust is in God, not in their bow, Psa_44:4-8. They complain of divers troubles, Psa_44:9-16. They profess their integrity, Psa_44:17-22. A fervent prayer for help, Psa_44:23-26.
What work thou didst in their days: they allege their former experience, as encouragements to their faith, and motives to God to continue to be gracious to them.