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Key Figures — Psalms 73

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Asaph
Psalmist and author of Psalm 73.
Asaph is the author of this psalm, expressing his struggle with the prosperity of the wicked and his realization of God's ultimate justice. He begins with a crisis of faith, envying the prosperity of the wicked, but concludes with a reaffirmation of God's goodness and justice.
Related passages
- 1 Chronicles 6:39 (Asaph as a leader of temple worship)
- 1 Chronicles 15:17 (Asaph appointed as a musician by David)
God
The ultimate judge and refuge for the righteous.
In this psalm, God is portrayed as the one who ultimately judges the wicked and provides refuge and strength to those who are faithful. Asaph's journey leads him to the sanctuary of God, where he gains understanding of the fate of the wicked and the security of those who trust in God.
Related passages
- Psalm 37 (Contrasting the fate of the wicked and the righteous)
- Psalm 91 (God as a refuge and fortress)

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