- What experience did David have with Abimelech that this Psalm of thankfulness is attributed to that moment in his life?
- Aside from general health (which God provides) what, specifically, is stated in Psalms 34:7 — and is it “poor” in the economic sense or, perhaps, in some other sense?
- Who or what might be the “messenger of the Lord” (Angel) to which reference is made in Psalms 34:8?
- Should the verb constructs in Psalms 34:9 be taken literally?
- In Psalms 34:11 the first word is usually rendered as you have it in the text — meaning the “lions” or “young lions”. Another reading has been “kophrim” — which would mean those who reject or denied Divinity. If that particular reading were given to the first word how would the sentence then scan and what would be its balance?
- In Psalms 34:13-14 what advice is given to those who would wish to live long and live well?
- According to Psalms 34:16-17 what will be the lot of the righteous and what will be the lot of the evil doer?
- And, in Psalms 34:19 who especially receives the attention of Divinity?
- In Psalms 34:20 it would appear that the righteous do have many problems but what is the final outcome?
- In Psalms 34:23 what is the ultimate suggestion for security?
