Psalm 3
Psalm 3 was penned by David after his son, Absalom, rebelled and sought to take the kingdom from him. These events are recorded in 2 Samuel 15-18. Absalom made a compelling case that he would be a much better king than his father. Because Absalom was so successful in his plot to take the throne from his father, David ended up fleeing Jerusalem.
This Psalm is the record of David’s lament during his flight to safety from his son.
Psalms 3:1-8
O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, there are many times when we feel hemmed in from every side. There are times when we are outright betrayed from those we never suspected would do such a thing. Help us in our times of trouble to always turn to you the Living God!