Psalms 55:20

Psa 55:20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

Ver. 20. He hath put forth his hands, &c. ] That wicked Ahithophel hath. The Fathers understand it of God and his judgments.

He hath broken his covenant ] His oath of allegiance, and a particular oath when he was sworn of David’s counsel. The Scythians were strict covenant keepers (Herod. Melp.); and the Carthaginians infamous for the contrary; as now the Turks are.