Julie
This seems to be a time of evil rulers. When Jehosaphat dies his oldest son becomes king and kills all of his brothers and lives for man and not God. God punishes him for this and he dies. His youngest son becomes king and is counseled by his mother who also has him living for man and not God, and he was killed very early in his reign. However, his mother takes over the kingdom because there was no one to rule in his place.
The psalm is praising God for his salvation and for being the one that provides everything on earth.
Michelle
I agree, this appears to be an age of evil. A prophet warns Ahaziah, but he does evil anyway as does the one that becomes king after, and his mother whom takes over after he dies and she kills all the other royal family members. The one whom gets hidden, I assume we will see this one later on.
I read the psalm twice already and my mind keeps getting away from me. It seems a more positive psalm and yes praise for all God has created and all he provides.
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