Psalms 3:1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.
What it says
A psalm of David, spoken when he fled from his son Absalom.
What it is doing
This verse frames the psalm as prayer rising from royal crisis and betrayal.
In context
1A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. 2Many say of me, 3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, 4To the LORD I cry aloud, 5I lie down and sleep; 6I will not fear the myriads 7Arise, O LORD! 8Salvation belongs to the LORD;