Psalm 108:2
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Verse 2. With reference to this passage the Talmud says, "A cithern used to hang above David's bed; and when midnight came the north wind blew among the strings, so that they sounded of themselves; and forthwith he arose and busied himself with the Torah until the pillar of the dawn ascended." Rashi observes, "The dawn awakes the other kings; but I, said David, will awake the dawn." --Franz Delitzsch
Verse 2. When the Hebrew captives were sitting in sorrow "by the waters of Babylon", they wept, and hung their harps on the willows, and could not be prevailed upon by the conquerors to sing "the songs of Zion in that land" ( Psalms 137:1 Psalms 137:4 ). But when "the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, then was their mouth filled with laughter and their tongue with singing" ( Psalms 126:1-2 ). Then the psaltery and harp of former generations awoke ( Psalms 108:2 ). The old songs revived on their lips, and the melodies of David acquired new charms for them. --Christopher Wordsworth.
Verse 2. Awake early.
HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS
Verse 2. The benefit of early rising. The sweetness of the Sabbath morning early prayer meeting.