Psalms 20 - Introduction

A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060.

This Psalm is supposed to have been written upon occasion of some particular expedition of David, to be used by the people as a prayer for his good success. The first three verses seem to have been intended to be spoken by the people, or the priests of the temple, upon the king's coming to offer sacrifice and prayer; the next five to be spoken partly by David himself, or by the high- priest, and partly by the people, while the sacrifice was consuming. We have here,

(1,) A prayer for the king, Psalms 20:1.

(2,) The king and people rejoice in God, and pray for his help, Psalms 20:5.