Psalms 20:1
THE NAME] is equivalent to the God to whom it belongs. It expresses all that is known about Him. DEFEND THEE] RV 'set thee up on high,' over all enemies.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE NAME] is equivalent to the God to whom it belongs. It expresses all that is known about Him. DEFEND THEE] RV 'set thee up on high,' over all enemies.... [ Continue Reading ]
This and the following Ps. form a closely connected pair. The one is a prayer for a king going out to battle, and the other is a thanksgiving for his triumphant return. Both have the same title. There is nothing against the early date of the Pss., and David may be their subject, but it is hardly nat... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SANCTUARY] God's dwelling-place on Mt. Zion is here meant, as the next clause shows. But see Psalms 20:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
REMEMBER.. ACCEPT] The words refer to the sacrifices both of the past and of the present. Sacrifices were usual before going out to war: see 1 Samuel 7:9; 1 Samuel 13:9; 1 Samuel 13:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
ACCORDING TO THINE OWN HEART] RV 'thy heart's desire,' i.e. victory. COUNSEL] plan of campaign: see 2 Samuel 17.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY SALVATION] the deliverance to be wrought by the king's success. SET UP _our_ BANNERS] lift them up and wave them in triumph.... [ Continue Reading ]
NOW] A single person here takes up the song after the sacrifice has been offered. FAITH is assured that the offering has been accepted and the king's prayers heard. HIS ANOINTED] the king: see Psalms 2:2; FROM HIS HOLY HEAVEN] God's real dwelling, of which Zion is but the type.... [ Continue Reading ]
SOME] refers to heathen enemies, like the Egyptians (Exodus 14 Isaiah 31:1). REMEMBER] RV 'make mention of,' as a watchword.... [ Continue Reading ]
BROUGHT DOWN] RV 'bowed down.'... [ Continue Reading ]
READ WITH LXX 'O Lord, save the king: and answer us when we call.'... [ Continue Reading ]