Psalms 23

Introduction

A Psalm of David.

It is not clear at what particular date or to what occasion this psalm is to be assigned, but its tone of experience and historic reminiscence carries us forward to David’s later life. The imagery belongs to the familiar scenes of his youth, when, amidst the desert mountains of Judah, he tended his father’s flocks. The psalm is a thanksgiving for the abounding grace of God, which is set forth under two metaphors, the one taken from shepherd life, (Psalms 23:1-4,) the other, (Psalms 23:5,) from the custom of the most liberal hospitality known to the age. The whole concludes with an assurance of the continuance of these mercies. Psalms 23:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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