Psalms 3:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Lord, how many enemies I have! So many people are turning against me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is crying out to God about feeling overwhelmed by the number of people who are opposing him.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written by David when he was fleeing from his son Absalom, who had rebelled against him and was trying to take over the kingdom. David had to escape Jerusalem quickly as Absalom gathered supporters and threatened his life. This was one of the darkest periods in David's reign, when even his own family turned against him.

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