Psalm 3/Notes/Lexical.v. 6.182812

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  • The verbs lay down (שָׁכַבְתִּי) and slept (וָֽאִישָׁנָה) are "sometimes associated with security" (SDBH), as is the case in this verse (cf. Psalm 4:9). The psalmist can lie down and sleep because he trusts YHWH to support him and protect him throughout the night.