A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042.
It is uncertain who was the author of this Psalm, or upon what occasion it was composed. It seems probable, however, as Bishop Patrick conjectures, that it was written by David, after God had advanced him to the throne, and peaceably settled him in his kingdom. And what is sufficient for our understanding it, it is manifest from its contents that it was made upon some great national deliverance after and out of some grievous general calamity. The psalmist calls on all people to praise God for his sovereign power over the whole creation, Psalms 66:1-7. For his special favour to his people, Psalms 66:8-12. Praises him for his goodness to himself in particular, Psalms 66:13-20.