“To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not”
This was either the beginning of a certain song, or the words which David uttered when he stayed his affection. Or, dwell most safely. He compareth the afflictions which God layeth upon his children, to a storm that cometh and goeth. Cross references: : 1 Sam. 24:4