‘For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.' This is another Psalm offered to the organiser of the sacred music, or the choirmaster, and dedicated to David. There is much in it that suggests that it was written by David, for it was to David that the promise was given that his house would continue fo... [ Continue Reading ]
PRAISE AND WORSHIP IS OFFERED TO YHWH FOR HIS GOODNESS AND FAITHFULNESS TOWARDS HIS ANOINTED (PSALMS 21:1). Psalms 21:1 ‘The king will joy in your strength, O YHWH, And in your salvation how greatly will he rejoice!' The psalmist declares that the king will rejoice in YHWH's strength, especially... [ Continue Reading ]
ATTENTION NOW TURNS TO THE KING DECLARING HIS REWARD AND HIS SUCCESS BECAUSE HE TRUSTS IN YHWH (PSALMS 21:8). Psalms 21:8 Your hand will find out all your enemies, Your right hand will find out those who hate you. The consequence of his faith is that the king will root out and defeat all his ene... [ Continue Reading ]
A FINAL CRY IS NOW MADE DIRECTLY TO YHWH (PSALMS 21:13). Psalms 21:13 ‘Be exalted, O YHWH, in your strength, So will we sing and praise your power.' And their final plea is that YHWH might be exalted, revealing His strength. Thus will they be able to sing and praise His power. In the end it is t... [ Continue Reading ]