Псалом 45

Ps.45, as well as Ps.46 and Ps.47, belong to one writer from the Koreev family, as indicated by both the inscription of the Hebrew Bible, LXX and Vulgate, and the similarity of the psalms in terms of their content, structure of speech and language. Based on the similarity of these psalms in content, it can be assumed that they were written for the same reason. All psalms point to the attack on the Jews of nations and kingdoms (Ps. 46:7, 46:4, 9–10, 47:5–6) and the defeat of the latter; Jews went out to fight enemies with the Icon of the Covenant (Ps. 47:6); Jerusalem appears to be a prosperous and strong city, with many towers (Ps. 47:13–14); indicates the destruction of the ships of the Tarsians (Ps. 47:8). All these features coincide with the time of King Jehoshaphat, when Judah was attacked by the united forces of the kings of the Ammonites, Moabites and Seirians (Edomite tribes). Discord between these peoples led to internecine fighting between them and such bloodshed that when the Jews came out to meet their troops, they found a huge number of corpses at the site of their camp, and the survivors fled (2 Chronicles 20:1-24). The destruction of the Tarsian ships also occurred under Jehoshaphat, who entered into an alliance with the wicked king of Israel Ahaziah, for which he was condemned by the prophet, and the ships assigned for trade relations with Tarshish died without leaving the harbor from a strong storm (2 Chron. 20:37). The inscription above Psalm 45 “Alamoth” is understood as an indication of the method of vocal performance of the psalm - singing in a thin voice, soprano (from the word “Alma” - maiden). God is our refuge, and therefore no dangers, not even the movement of mountains into the seas, can frighten us (2–4). God, like a river, waters Zion and protects it from its enemies (5–6). So the nations rebelled, but God crushed and destroyed them (7-10). Remember, all nations, that the God of Jacob is the one and true God (11–12). Ps.45:3. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth shakes and the mountains move into the heart of the seas. The movement of mountains into the seas must be accompanied by the flooding of the earth with a mass of water. Waters mean disaster. No matter how great the consequences, they will not deter Jehovah's worshipers. The waters here represent the movement of the united peoples, who flooded Judea with a huge number of troops. Ps.45:5. River flows rejoice the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High. A river stream, or for clarity a river flowing, is called here God. The river is not noisy like the waves of the sea, but it flows constantly and calmly, feeding people and the earth. So the Lord, the constant patron of the “city of God,” that is, Zion, infuses it with His mercy and protection, and with them grants victory over its enemies. Ps.45:6. God is in the midst of it; he will not hesitate: God will help him early in the morning. “From early morning” - the Lord provides the fastest help, at the right time. Ps.45:7. The nations roared; The kingdoms moved: [the Most High] gave His voice, and the earth melted. A picture of the menacing and noisy movement of peoples into Judea and their rapid destruction. Ps.45:10. stopping the battle to the ends of the earth, he crushed the bow and broke the spear, and burned the chariots with fire. “Ceasing to fight to the ends of the earth” - the death and flight of the enemies of the Jewish people secured the borders ("ends of the earth") of the state from their invasions for a long time. Ps.45:11. Stop and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth. The miraculous death of these peoples should serve as an instructive lesson for all enemies of the chosen tribe. – “Stop and recognize” – stop your hostile relationship and be convinced from this fact that Jehovah is the one and true God. He will be revered by all nations. You might be interested in: