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Psalms and Song of Songs

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Poetry
    31 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Poetic Structures
    22 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Praise and Lament
    24 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    The Diversity of Psalms
    28 Activities
  5. Lesson Five
    Song of Songs
    20 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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Psalms and Song of Songs The Diversity of Psalms In | Workbook: Historical Notes in the Psalms, Part 3
Lesson 4, Activity 6

In | Workbook: Historical Notes in the Psalms, Part 3

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Each note references a situation in which David’s life was in danger. Because the other three hymns labeled as “miktams” (16, 58 and 59) also reference threats to David’s life, some have suggested that this word miktam is a reference to a “silent hymn,” or a “silent prayer.” This is meant to indicate times when David could not have sung or spoken out loud. Each miktam describes David in a situation where stealth or secrecy may have been important for his survival.

Reference: C. Hassell Bullock, Encountering the Book of Psalms, 001, pp. 27-30.