Historical Background to Psalms by David Psalm Historical Background OT Text Ps. 3 when David fled from Absalom his son 2 Sam. 15:13–17 Ps. 7 concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite 2 Sam. 16:5; 19:16 Ps. 18 the day the Lord delivered David from his enemies/Saul 2 Sam. 22:1–51 Ps. 30 at the dedication of the house of David 2 Sam. 5:11, 12; 6:17 Ps. 34 when David pretended madness before Abimelech 1 Sam. 21:10–15 Ps. 51 when Nathan confronted David over sin with Bathsheba 2 Sam. 12:1–14 Ps. 52 when