Psalms 3:6

"I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side."

Key Reflection

In first-century Israel, Psalms 3:6 would have resonated deeply among those facing persecution and conflict, especially in Jerusalem where tensions were high between Jews and various opposing factions. This psalmist declares their unwavering trust in God even amidst overwhelming opposition from a vast multitude, reflecting the courage of believers who saw divine protection as more powerful than any earthly threat.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will not be afraid -As the result of this new proof of the divine protection, and in view of all that God has done and has promised, the psalmist now says that he would not be afraid though any number of foes should rise up against him. Perhaps this confiding and exulting spirit may be regarded in some measure as the “result” of the calm and refreshing slumber which he had enjoyed. The mind as well as the body had been refreshed and invigorated. With the bright light of a new morning he looked with more cheerful views and hopes on the things around him, and felt new strength to meet the dangers to which he was exposed.

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