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Psalm Ps. 60. This is a lament for the whole community of Israel at a time when their continued life in the land is being threatened by Gentile neighbors. The title says it is “for instruction.” Perhaps this means that it is to instruct the people how to pray when their troops must fight. The title seems to link the psalm with the events of 2 Sam. 8:1–14.
Ps. 60:1–5 rejected. The community believes God has treated them as if they were not his own people. They refer to themselves as your beloved. This is why the complaint is so touching, and why they may confidently pray for restoration. The salvation that they pray for is military success, so that Israel can be a blessing to the rest of the world.
Ps. 60:6–8 God has spoken. The places mentioned in vv. 6–7 (Shechem, Succoth, Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah) are all parts of the land that God promised to Israel. The places in v. 8 (Moab, Edom, Philistia) are neighboring lands, which also belong to the Lord (see Ex. 19:5). Israel exists to bring blessing to the Gentiles. In David’s time this normally happened as these nations came under Israelite control (see note on Psalm 2). Thus the military campaign is seen as part of Israel’s mission to the world.
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