The Tanakh Podcast Alex Israel

One of the most famous Psalms - Green Pastures and Still Waters and the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

We read this as expressing David's biography.



Music: https://youtu.be/436giBnpszY?si=h4s7deqFkQMVNBUD

One of the most desperate of the Psalms.

The King's power and his victories are by the blessings bestowed by God

Tehillim ch.20 is part of our daily liturgy.

We also relate to this Midrash:


Another interpretation: "The Lord will answer you on a day of trouble." A father and son were traveling when the son became tired and asked his father, "Where is the country?" The father replied, "My son, if you see a cemetery in front of you, know that the country is close to you." So the Lord said to Israel, "If you see that troubles are covering you at that time, you will be redeemed," as it is said, "The Lord will answer you on a day of trouble

This psalm that we read every Shabbat morning declares how the heavens in their movements and regularity, the sun in its heat - all declare the power and honour of God.

But then the chpater starts talking about Torah.

What is the connection?

Chapter 18 is David's victory song, found also in 2 Samuel ch.22. It is a long chapter.

Today, we break it down into its component segments and explain the biographical and ethical messages behind this poetry.