Asaph
Author of the Psalm, a leader of the Levitical choir.
Asaph is credited with composing this Psalm, which is a communal lament and plea for restoration and salvation for Israel.
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Key Figures — Psalms 80
4 figures
God (Shepherd of Israel)
The divine figure to whom the Psalm is addressed.
God is invoked as the Shepherd of Israel, a protector and guide, who is asked to restore and save His people.
Joseph
Representative of the tribes of Israel, particularly Ephraim and Manasseh.
Joseph is mentioned as a representative of the northern tribes, highlighting the plea for God's attention and restoration of these tribes.
Related passagesVine
Symbol of Israel, representing the nation planted and nurtured by God.
The vine is a metaphor for Israel, illustrating how God brought them out of Egypt and planted them in the Promised Land, now seeking restoration.