Title. Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite] Or, a psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction. Ethan] It seems to be that Ethan mentioned, 1 Kings 4:31. who living to see the kingdom divided in Rehoboams time, composed this psalm. Others think it was one of that name that lived in the captivity of Babylon. Ezrahite] Of Zara, 1 Chronicles 2:6. I will sing of the mercies of the Lord] Though the horrible confusion of things might cause them to despair of Gods favour, yet the manifold examples of his mercies, cause them to trust in God, though, to mans judgement, they saw none occasion. to all generations] Heb. to generation and generation.