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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 74

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Turtle dove of Israel

Click here to read PSALM 74 in poetic form.

Background

Psalm 74 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. In this Psalm, the sanctuary is invaded by God’s enemies.