A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023.
In this, which is the first of those Psalms styled penitential, David being sick both in body and mind, because he had offended God, presents his misery before him, Psalms 6:1-3. Begs the return of his favour, Psalms 6:4-7. Assures himself of an answer of peace, Psalms 6:8-10.
Title of the Psalm. Upon Sheminith, upon the eighth The Sheminith is generally supposed to have been a harp of eight strings. It is so rendered by the Chaldee. Some, however, have interpreted it to mean the loftiest note, and Alamoth, the lowest: but this is no more than conjecture; the Jews themselves having no certain knowledge of their ancient music.