Chapter two changes focus from the locust invasion in Joel’s day to the coming “day of the LORD” (Joel 2:1). The timing of this “day” is debated. Some scholars see only one final “day” to come, namely, the judgments of the Tribulation (Ironside, Keil & Delitzsch), while others see two “days” – a more immediate […]
Psalm 44 begins with a celebration of what God had done for Israel in the past, and it appears to be a psalm of celebration. Verse 1 is reminiscent of Habakkuk 3:2, where Habakkuk opined to God, “I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, LORD, by what you accomplished.” Here,
Psalm 36 begins with an interesting phrase in the title and first verse which could be read in one of three ways, as demonstrated by various translations (bolded and underlined for emphasis). “For the music director, written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not
