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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Psalms 21 - Introduction

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

The subject of this Psalm is the same with the former, both being made for the people's use, concerning the king. Only the prayers there used are here turned into praises for the blessings received in answer to their prayers. And as David was an illustrious type of Christ, so in many of these expressions he looks beyond himself to Christ, in whom they are properly and fully accomplished. We have a thanksgiving for blessings received, Psalms 21:1. An expression of confidence in God, Psalms 21:7.

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See also Psalms 21 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm likewise purports to be “A Psalm of David,” and there is no cause to doubt the correctness of the superscription which ascribes it to him. There is, however, no certain intimation at what t...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Thanksgiving for victory is the leading motive of this Psalm, which is, as has already been remarked, a companion to Psalms 20. Its occasion need not be looked for in a coronation festival (Psalms 21:...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXI. The preceding psalm was a prayer for success; this is a thanksgiving after victory. Possibly, as many think, the two refer to the same event, and are by the same author. The composition is also s...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 21 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm was either written by David; and therefore called a "psalm of David"; or it was written, as it may be rendered, "for David...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Thanksgiving for victory. (1-6) Confidence of further success. (7-13)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘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 wa...

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