Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 80:1
O Shepherd of Israel - The subject continued from the last verse of the preceding Psalm. Leadest Joseph - Israel and Joseph mean here the whole of the Jewish tribes; all were at this time in captivity; all had been the people of the Lord; all, no doubt, made supplication unto him now that his chastening hand was upon them; and for all the psalmist makes supplication. That dwellest between the cherubims - It was between the cherubim, over the cover of the ark, called the propitiatory... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 80:19
Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts ,.... This is a repetition of Psalm 80:3 , in which may be observed an increase of the names or titles of the Divine Being: in Psalm 80:3 , it is only "O God"; in Psalm 80:7 "O God of hosts"; and here, "Lord God of hosts"; some have thought that the doctrine of the Trinity is here suggested; which is a better thought than that of Jarchi's, who supposes that three captivities of Israel are pointed at: but as it follows, cause thy face to shine, and... read more