Today's Reading | July 8, 2025
Psalm 80
Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament, quite possibly dating back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria, capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 80:19 Bring us back, LORD God Almighty. Show us…
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