July 2021 GodSong

1. The book of Psalms is the Longest Book in the Bible.

2. The Hebrews call it Tehillim, which means Songs Of Praise.

3. It contains 150 Chapters.

4. It is Divided into Five Collections: 1–41; 42–72; 73–89; 90–106; 107–150.

5. Each collection has its Own Benediction: Psalm 41:13; Psalm 72:19; Psalm 89:52; Psalm 106:48; Psalm 150:6.

a. Psalm 41 ends with: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen” (Ps. 41:13).

b. Psalm 72 ends with: “Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen” (Ps. 72:19).

c. Psalm 150 ends with: “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD” (Ps. 150:6).

6. It was Written Over A Period of One Thousand Years.

7. It was Written By People from All Walks Of Life, from Kings and Priests to Farmers and Peasants.

8. David wrote Seventy-Five of the Psalms.

9. Asaph (a priest) Wrote Twelve.

10. The Sons of Korah (temple singers) Wrote Ten.

11. Solomon Wrote Two (Psalms 72 and 127).

12. Heman wrote Psalm 88.

13. Ethan wrote Psalm 89.

14. Moses wrote Psalm 90 and, therefore, it may be the oldest piece of Literature in the Bible.