Author
– David and others
Time – 1450 – 700 B.C.
Summary
– The Psalms are divided into five sections, each according
to a specific classification. The Psalms are a form of Hebrew
poetry, many of which were accompanied by music. The content
of the Psalms includes prophecy of Christ, praise to God,
and visions of the future Kingdom of God and its glory.
David is named as author of approximately half of the Psalms.
A handful of other men are responsible for about fifteen,
while the remainder are unnamed.
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Passage
|
Subject
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| Psalms
1 to 41 |
Section
1 Concerns man – Gives the advice of God to man |
| Psalms
42 to 72 |
Section
2 Concerns Israel – The advice of God to Israel
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| Psalms
73 to 89 |
Section
3 Concerns the sanctuary and the Law |
| Psalms
90 to 106 |
Section
4 Concerns Israel and the nations of the earth |
| Psalms
107 to 150 |
Section
5 Concerns God and His Word |
