Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Shoshannim—"Lilies" (see on Psalms 45:1, title). Eduth—Testimony, referring to the topic as a testimony of God to His people (compare Psalms 19:7). This Psalm probably relates to the captivity of the ten tribes, as the former to that of Judah. Its complaint is aggravated by the contrast of former prosperity, and the prayer for relief occurs as a refrain through the Psalm. (Psa. 80:1-19)
Joseph—for Ephraim (I Chronicles 7:20-29; Psalms 78:67; Revelation 7:8), for Israel.
Shepherd—(Compare Genesis 49:24).
leadest, etc.— (Psalms 77:20).
dwellest . . . cherubim— (Exodus 25:20); the place of God's visible glory, whence He communed with the people (Hebrews 9:5).
shine forth—appear (Psalms 50:2; Psalms 94:1).
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