Psalms 80:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

O Shepherd of Israel] a representation of God characteristic of the Asaphic Pss. (see Intro, to Book 3). Joseph] the father of Ephraim and Manasseh. The name is applied to the kingdom of the Ten Tribes. Dwellest between, etc.] RV 'sittest upon the cherubim': see Exodus 25:20-22; Ezekiel 1:26; Ezekiel 10:1.

Psalms 80:1

1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.