Psalm 71:1-4 - The Prayer of the Aged Believer

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Jun 29, 2023 · 5m

Psalm 71 does not have a title that tells us who is the human writer. We have already studied five other previous Psalms without a title, which are nevertheless, as complete as those which bear them. Some believe that it is a continuation of Psalm 70, which is ascribed to David. So, it is possible that David could have written it. It is the song of a very old man (vv. 9, 18). David may have penned this song during the Adonijah rebellion. His troubles pursued him almost to the grave.

Others have suggested that the Psalm was written by the prophet Samuel who was David’s mentor and friend. But…