Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 2. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh ] It is supposed that these three tribes represent the whole, Benjamin being incorporated with Judah, Manasseh comprehending the country beyond Jordan, and Ephraim all the rest. - Dodd.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - He that dwelleth upon the mercy-seat, is the good Shepherd of his people. But we can neither expect the comfort of his love, nor the protection of his arm, unless we partake of his converting grace. If he is really angry at the prayers of his people, it is because, althoug they pray, their ends are not right, or there is some secret sin indulged in them, or he will try their patience and perseverance in prayer. When God is displeased with his people, we must expect to se them in tears, and their enemies in triumph. There is no salvation but from God's favour; there is no conversion to God but by his own grace.
Original Hebrew לפני6440 אפרים669 ובנימן1144 ומנשׁה4519 עוררה5782 את853 גבורתך1369 ולכה1980 לישׁעתה׃3444
