Title. Maschil. Instruction. The twelfth of thirteen so named (the thirteenth being Psalms 142). See note on Psalms 32, and App-65.
Ethan. Mentioned with Heman (Psalms 88).. Merarite (1 Chronicles 6:44; 1 Chronicles 15:17). He seems to have another name, "Jeduthun" (1 Chronicles 25:1; 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:6. 1 Chronicles 16:41; 1 Chronicles 16:42). The only Psalm ascribed to Ethan. See note on Psalms 89:30. Ezrahite. See note on Psalms 88, Title. Compre the case of Elkanah 1 Samuel 1:1).
mercies. lovingkindnesses. Plural of majesty. the great lovingkindness.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
faithfulness. truth. Hebrew. 'emunah. Seven times reiterated in this Psalm: verses: Psalms 89:1; Psalms 89:2; Psalms 89:5, Psa 1:8, Psa 1:24, Psa 1:33, Psa 1:49 ("in thy truth").