August 8, 2025

In Psalms 60, David is now king, and is in his heyday, and he has just triumphed over Edom.  With Joab commanding his army, he killed over twelve thousand men in the valley of salt. 

To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. Psalms 60:1

David used this psalm as a teaching tool to remind the people not to credit themselves with a victory that God gave them. He was so excited for the win that he never wanted God to leave them to fight battles alone. From the way this psalm reads, it seems David thought God had left them to fend for themselves, then God showed up and gave them success. So, this is your reminder that if you feel you are losing, wait for it, and watch as God shows you your victory. Also, make sure you never take the credit for what God has done on your behalf, and make sure to praise Him whether you are in the valley or on the mountain top.  

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. Psalms 60:12