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Please note that we have decided to regard Psalms 9 and 10 as [[Were Psalm 9 and 10 Originally One Psalm?|one Psalm.]] Therefore, while the verse-by-verse notes will cover each psalm individually, this at-a-glance section for both psalms will feature the combined visual.
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|Memorable Phrase=A refuge for the oppressed
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|Verse Count=21
|Purpose=To petition the divine king to the aid of the oppressed.
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|Content=“Rise up, YHWH! You've avenged the oppressed in the past but You are now standing at a distance.”
|Memorable Phrase=A refuge for the oppressed
|Message=YHWH has established his throne for justice (9:8b).
|Purpose=To petition the divine king to the aid of the oppressed.
|Author=David
|Content=“Rise up, YHWH! You've avenged the oppressed in the past but You are now standing at a distance.”
|Background Ideas=<ul><li>YHWH is a king (Psa. 10:16).</li>
|Message=YHWH has established his throne for justice (9:8b).
|Author=David
|Background Ideas=<ul><li>YHWH is a king (Psa. 10:16).</li>
<li>The king was also the one responsible for maintaining order and therefore functioned as a judge (ABD, s.v. 'King and Kingship). Kings in Israel were also responsible for maintaining the rights of the poor and vulnerable (Psa 72; Miller 2004, 192).</li>
<li>The king was also the one responsible for maintaining order and therefore functioned as a judge (ABD, s.v. 'King and Kingship). Kings in Israel were also responsible for maintaining the rights of the poor and vulnerable (Psa 72; Miller 2004, 192).</li>
<li>YHWH is also the creator (Gen. 1; Psa 24:1). As creator only he has the power to reverse the social order (1 Sam 2:8; TDOT 15:559).</li>
<li>YHWH is also the creator (Gen. 1; Psa 24:1). As creator only he has the power to reverse the social order (1 Sam 2:8; TDOT 15:559).</li>
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<li>YHWH makes himself known through his mighty and terrifying acts (v. 17; cf. Isa 19:20–21; 66:13–15).</li>
<li>YHWH makes himself known through his mighty and terrifying acts (v. 17; cf. Isa 19:20–21; 66:13–15).</li>
<li>Sinful man, who came from nothingness, must return to it (see Huppfeld 1888, 147; Ross 2011, 312; Gen 3:19; Job 1:21; 30;23; 90:3; 104:29).</li></ul>
<li>Sinful man, who came from nothingness, must return to it (see Huppfeld 1888, 147; Ross 2011, 312; Gen 3:19; Job 1:21; 30;23; 90:3; 104:29).</li></ul>
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Please note that we have decided to regard Psalms 9 and 10 as [[Were Psalm 9 and 10 Originally One Psalm?|one Psalm.]] Therefore, while the verse-by-verse notes will cover each psalm individually, this at-a-glance section for both psalms will feature the combined visual.
 
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Latest revision as of 12:34, 7 January 2025


"A refuge for the oppressed"

Purpose: To petition the divine king to the aid of the oppressed.

Content: “Rise up, YHWH! You've avenged the oppressed in the past but You are now standing at a distance.”

Message: YHWH has established his throne for justice (9:8b).

Author: David

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Exegetical Issues Video

Please note that we have decided to regard Psalms 9 and 10 as one Psalm. Therefore, while the verse-by-verse notes will cover each psalm individually, this at-a-glance section for both psalms will feature the combined visual.

Overview

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