Keep Your Head Up

Great Distress

King James Version Psalm 3

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

David was in the midst of great distress but he stills maintains his confidence and implores God’s aid. He’s anticipating relief, and offers praise.

Faithlife Study Bible Psalm 3

In this individual lament psalm the psalmist is someone under personal attack. The entire psalm is addressed to Yahweh. The psalmist first describes the situation (vv. 1–2), then expresses confidence in Yahweh to protect and sustain him (vv. 3–6). Finally, he petitions Yahweh to deliver him (vv. 7–8).

Faithlife Study Bible Psalm 3

his fleeing from the presence of Absalom, his son The story of David fleeing Absalom is found in 2 Sam 15–18.