Psalm Eighteen – Translation of the Song

Translation by Rabbi Maccabi and Dr. Rosenberg of this Psalm is not yet available and will be uploaded once completed. The translations are as close to the literal Hebrew as possible. For the time being, available translated Psalms can be found on this page: Translations of the Psalms. Click here to study “Literary analysis of Psalm 18” …

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Literary analysis of Psalm 18 – Covenant of the dynasty of David’s house

Three distinct elements inspire Song 18: David’s feelings of gratitude (afterall, it is a Praisesong); imagery so startling that it seems the stuff of dreams; and, finally, David’s desire to establish his dynasty .  The first verse gives the context of the song’s composition: King David is celebrating his having been saved “from the grip of …

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