Daily Devotions
Psalms
Psalm 80:1a "Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel..."
Day 180 – Psalm 80
“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel…” Psalm 80:1a
SUPERSCRIPTION: To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.”
A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm.
More details are found in this superscription. Usual information may be found, but nothing special or spectacular.
1. To the Chief Musician
A standard feature.
2. Set to “The Lilies.” A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm
a) In Hebrew the words are Shoshannim Eduth.
b) The translators (NKJV) have chosen to separate the words:-
i) Shoshannim- The Lilies
ii) Eduth- Testimony
iii) Full certainty as to the meaning and significance of these words is almost impossible to determine.
A NEW TITLE FOR GOD
Asaph once again penned another psalm. He addressed God using three different titles:-
“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
You who lead Joseph like a flock;
You who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth!”
Psalm 80:1