This psalm, the third composition of the sons of Korach, is s memoir dedicated to their beloved country, Eretz Yisrael. They describe vividly the Divine assistance which allowed Israel to conquer the land, and they lament the Divine displeasure which caused Israel to lose it…

The sons of Korach depict the early triumphs of our people as they entered the Promised Land – invincible, and armed with Torah Laws. They mourn the bitter defeat which our people suffered when they abandoned these divine weapons. Nevertheless, these inspired singers are filled with hope, for even in the exile, the Jewish people have displayed undaunted loyalty to Torah by sacrificing their lives for the sanctification of God’s Name. Surely this merit will unlock the gates of redemption.