Psalm 60 and 108 published together

You will notice the meditation for Psalm 60 is published somewhat out of order.  I decided to publish Psalms 60 & 108 together because they are based in the same historical events of 2 Samuel 8:3-14 and 10:1-19.  Also these two psalms share much of the same content and themes between them.  It seemed best to me for readers to have the two psalms together for better understanding each and seeing how they relate to each other.

Psalm 108

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Who - David is speaking to the LORD.

What - David is making a plea to the LORD for help.  He is calling to God for help against Israel's enemies, apparently after defeats by the enemies around Israel in Battle.  

When - Unstated.  However, verses 8-13 are an exact match to Psalm 60:7-12.  So both psalms are probably inspired by the same events in 2 Sam 8 & 10.   

Where - Unknown, possibly in Ammon in the army’s encampment there.

Why - David sees the plight of Israel as desperate.  He believes they are in danger from armies around them.  He also believes that no human agent can save them.  Their only hope is the LORD intervening for them.