Prayer for the Lord’s Anointed in the Day of Trouble

Psa 20:6-8 (Hebrew_Bible_20:7-9) While Psa 20:2 were being sung the offering of the sacrifice was probably going on. Now, after a lengthened pause, there ascends a voice, probably the voice of one of the Levites, expressing the cheering assurance of the gracious acceptance of the offering that has been presented by the priest. With עתּה or ועתּה, the usual word to indicate the turning-point, the instantaneous entrance of the result of some previous process of prolonged duration, whether hidden or manifest (e.

g. , 1Ki 17:24; Isa 29:22), is introduced. howshiya` is the perfect of faith, which, in the certainty of being answered, realises the fulfilment in anticipation. The exuberance of the language in Psa 20:7 corresponds to the exuberance of feeling which thus finds expression. In Psa 20:3 the answer is expected out of Zion, in the present instance it is looked for from God’s holy heavens; for the God who sits enthroned in Zion is enthroned for ever in the heavens.

His throne on earth is as it were the vestibule of His heavenly throne; His presence in the sanctuary of Israel is no limitation of His omnipresence; His help out of Zion is the help of the Celestial One and Him who is exalted above the heaven of heavens. גּבוּרות does not here mean the fulness of might (cf. Psa 90:10), but the displays of power (Psa 106:2; Psa 145:4; Psa 150:2; Psa 63:1-11 :15), by which His right hand procures salvation, i.

e. , victory, for the combatant. The glory of Israel is totally different from that of the heathen, which manifests itself in boastful talk. In Psa 20:8 הזכּירוּ or יזכּירוּ must be supplied from the נזכּיר in Psa 20:8 (lxx μεγαλυνθησόμεθα = נגביר, Psa 12:5); הזכּיר בּ, to make laudatory mention of any matter, to extol, and indirectly therefore to take credit to one’s self for it, to boast of it (cf.

הלּל בּ, Psa 44:9). According to the Law Israel was forbidden to have any standing army; and the law touching the king (Deu 17:16) speaks strongly against his keeping many horses. It was also the same under the judges, and at this time under David; but under Solomon, who acquired for himself horses and chariots in great number (1Ki 10:26-29), it was very different.

It is therefore a confession that must belong to the time of David which is here made in Psa 20:8, viz. , that Israel’s glory in opposition to their enemies, especially the Syrians, is the sure defence and protection of the Name of their God alone. The language of David to Goliath is very similar, 1Sa 17:45. The preterites in Psa 20:9 are praet. confidentiae .

It is, as Luther says, “a song of triumph before the victory, a shout of joy before succour. ” Since קוּם does not mean to stand, but to rise, קמנוּ assumes the present superiority of the enemy. But the position of affairs changes: those who stand fall, and those who are lying down rise up; the former remain lying, the latter keep the field. The Hithpa . התעודד signifies to show one’s self firm, strong, courageous; like עודד, Psa 146:9; Psa 147:6, to strengthen, confirm, recover, from עוּד to be compact, firm, cogn.

Arab. âd f. i. , inf. aid , strength; as, e. g. , the Koran ( Sur . xxxviii. 16) calls David dhâ - l - aidi , possessor of strength, II ajjada , to strengthen, support, and Arab. 'dd , inf. add , strength superiority, V tāddada , to show one’s self strong, brave, courageous.

Psa 20:6-8 (Hebrew_Bible_20:7-9) While Psa 20:2 were being sung the offering of the sacrifice was probably going on. Now, after a lengthened pause, there ascends a voice, probably the voice of one of the Levites, expressing the cheering assurance of the gracious acceptance of the offering that has been presented by the priest. With עתּה or ועתּה, the usual word to indicate the turning-point, the instantaneous entrance of the result of some previous process of prolonged duration, whether hidden or manifest (e.

g. , 1Ki 17:24; Isa 29:22), is introduced. howshiya` is the perfect of faith, which, in the certainty of being answered, realises the fulfilment in anticipation. The exuberance of the language in Psa 20:7 corresponds to the exuberance of feeling which thus finds expression. In Psa 20:3 the answer is expected out of Zion, in the present instance it is looked for from God’s holy heavens; for the God who sits enthroned in Zion is enthroned for ever in the heavens.

His throne on earth is as it were the vestibule of His heavenly throne; His presence in the sanctuary of Israel is no limitation of His omnipresence; His help out of Zion is the help of the Celestial One and Him who is exalted above the heaven of heavens. גּבוּרות does not here mean the fulness of might (cf. Psa 90:10), but the displays of power (Psa 106:2; Psa 145:4; Psa 150:2; Psa 63:1-11 :15), by which His right hand procures salvation, i.

e. , victory, for the combatant. The glory of Israel is totally different from that of the heathen, which manifests itself in boastful talk. In Psa 20:8 הזכּירוּ or יזכּירוּ must be supplied from the נזכּיר in Psa 20:8 (lxx μεγαλυνθησόμεθα = נגביר, Psa 12:5); הזכּיר בּ, to make laudatory mention of any matter, to extol, and indirectly therefore to take credit to one’s self for it, to boast of it (cf.

הלּל בּ, Psa 44:9). According to the Law Israel was forbidden to have any standing army; and the law touching the king (Deu 17:16) speaks strongly against his keeping many horses. It was also the same under the judges, and at this time under David; but under Solomon, who acquired for himself horses and chariots in great number (1Ki 10:26-29), it was very different.

It is therefore a confession that must belong to the time of David which is here made in Psa 20:8, viz. , that Israel’s glory in opposition to their enemies, especially the Syrians, is the sure defence and protection of the Name of their God alone. The language of David to Goliath is very similar, 1Sa 17:45. The preterites in Psa 20:9 are praet. confidentiae .

It is, as Luther says, “a song of triumph before the victory, a shout of joy before succour. ” Since קוּם does not mean to stand, but to rise, קמנוּ assumes the present superiority of the enemy. But the position of affairs changes: those who stand fall, and those who are lying down rise up; the former remain lying, the latter keep the field. The Hithpa . התעודד signifies to show one’s self firm, strong, courageous; like עודד, Psa 146:9; Psa 147:6, to strengthen, confirm, recover, from עוּד to be compact, firm, cogn.

Arab. âd f. i. , inf. aid , strength; as, e. g. , the Koran ( Sur . xxxviii. 16) calls David dhâ - l - aidi , possessor of strength, II ajjada , to strengthen, support, and Arab. 'dd , inf. add , strength superiority, V tāddada , to show one’s self strong, brave, courageous.

Psa 20:6-8 (Hebrew_Bible_20:7-9) While Psa 20:2 were being sung the offering of the sacrifice was probably going on. Now, after a lengthened pause, there ascends a voice, probably the voice of one of the Levites, expressing the cheering assurance of the gracious acceptance of the offering that has been presented by the priest. With עתּה or ועתּה, the usual word to indicate the turning-point, the instantaneous entrance of the result of some previous process of prolonged duration, whether hidden or manifest (e.

g. , 1Ki 17:24; Isa 29:22), is introduced. howshiya` is the perfect of faith, which, in the certainty of being answered, realises the fulfilment in anticipation. The exuberance of the language in Psa 20:7 corresponds to the exuberance of feeling which thus finds expression. In Psa 20:3 the answer is expected out of Zion, in the present instance it is looked for from God’s holy heavens; for the God who sits enthroned in Zion is enthroned for ever in the heavens.

His throne on earth is as it were the vestibule of His heavenly throne; His presence in the sanctuary of Israel is no limitation of His omnipresence; His help out of Zion is the help of the Celestial One and Him who is exalted above the heaven of heavens. גּבוּרות does not here mean the fulness of might (cf. Psa 90:10), but the displays of power (Psa 106:2; Psa 145:4; Psa 150:2; Psa 63:1-11 :15), by which His right hand procures salvation, i.

e. , victory, for the combatant. The glory of Israel is totally different from that of the heathen, which manifests itself in boastful talk. In Psa 20:8 הזכּירוּ or יזכּירוּ must be supplied from the נזכּיר in Psa 20:8 (lxx μεγαλυνθησόμεθα = נגביר, Psa 12:5); הזכּיר בּ, to make laudatory mention of any matter, to extol, and indirectly therefore to take credit to one’s self for it, to boast of it (cf.

הלּל בּ, Psa 44:9). According to the Law Israel was forbidden to have any standing army; and the law touching the king (Deu 17:16) speaks strongly against his keeping many horses. It was also the same under the judges, and at this time under David; but under Solomon, who acquired for himself horses and chariots in great number (1Ki 10:26-29), it was very different.

It is therefore a confession that must belong to the time of David which is here made in Psa 20:8, viz. , that Israel’s glory in opposition to their enemies, especially the Syrians, is the sure defence and protection of the Name of their God alone. The language of David to Goliath is very similar, 1Sa 17:45. The preterites in Psa 20:9 are praet. confidentiae .

It is, as Luther says, “a song of triumph before the victory, a shout of joy before succour. ” Since קוּם does not mean to stand, but to rise, קמנוּ assumes the present superiority of the enemy. But the position of affairs changes: those who stand fall, and those who are lying down rise up; the former remain lying, the latter keep the field. The Hithpa . התעודד signifies to show one’s self firm, strong, courageous; like עודד, Psa 146:9; Psa 147:6, to strengthen, confirm, recover, from עוּד to be compact, firm, cogn.

Arab. âd f. i. , inf. aid , strength; as, e. g. , the Koran ( Sur . xxxviii. 16) calls David dhâ - l - aidi , possessor of strength, II ajjada , to strengthen, support, and Arab. 'dd , inf. add , strength superiority, V tāddada , to show one’s self strong, brave, courageous.

Psa 20:9 (Hebrew_Bible_v. 10) After this solo voice, the chorus again come on. The song is closed, as it was opened, by the whole congregation; and is rounded off by recurring to its primary note, praying for the accomplishment of that which is sought and pledged. The accentuation construes המּלך with יעננוּ as its subject, perhaps in consideration of the fact, that הושׁיעה is not usually followed by a governed object, and because thus a medium is furnished for the transition from address to direct assertion.

But if in a Psalm, the express object of which is to supplicate salvation for the king, המלך הושׁיעה stand side by side, then, in accordance with the connection, המלך must be treated as the object; and more especially since Jahve is called מלך רב, in Psa 48:3, and the like, but never absolutely המלך. Wherefore it is, with Hupfeld, Hitzig, and others, to be rendered according to the lxx and Vulgate, Domine salvum fac regem .

The New Testament cry Ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δαυίδ is a peculiar application of this Davidic “God bless the king (God save the king),” which is brought about by means of Psa 118:25. The closing line, Psa 20:9 , is an expanded Amen.

“Jahve fulfil all thy desires” cried the people in the preceding Psalm, as they interceded on behalf of their king; and in this Psalm they are able thankfully to say to God “the desire of his heart hast Thou granted. ” In both Psalms the people come before God with matters that concern the welfare of their king; in the former, with their wishes and prayers, in the latter, their thanksgivings and hopes in the latter as in the former when in the midst of war, but in the latter after the recovery of the king, in the certainty of a victorious termination of the war.

The Targum and the Talmud, B. Succa 52 a , understand this Psa 21:1 of the king Messiah. Rashi remarks that this Messianic interpretation ought rather to be given up for the sake of the Christians. But even the Christian exposition cannot surely mean to hold fast this interpretation so directly and rigidly as formerly. This pair of Psalm treats of David; David’s cause, however, in its course towards a triumphant issue - a course leading through suffering - is certainly figuratively the cause of Christ.

Psa 21:1-2 (Hebrew_Bible_21:2-3) The Psalm begins with thanksgiving for the bodily and spiritual blessings which Jahve has bestowed and still continues to bestow upon the king, in answer to his prayer. This occupies the three opening tetrastichs, of which these verses form the first. עז (whence עזּך, as in Psa 74:13, together with עזּך, Psa 63:3, and frequently) is the power that has been made manifest in the king, which has turned away his affliction; ישׁוּעה is the help from above which has freed him out of his distress.

The יגיל, which follows the מה of the exclamation, is naturally shortened by the Kerî into יגל (with the retreat of the tone); cf. on the contrary Pro 20:24, where מה is interrogative and, according to the sense, negative). The ἁπ. λεγ. ארשׁת has the signification eager desire, according to the connection, the lxx δέηεσιν, and the perhaps also cognate רוּשׁ, to be poor; the Arabic Arab.

wrš , avidum esse , must be left out of consideration according to the laws of the interchange of consonants, whereas ירשׁ, Arab. wrṯ , capere, captare (cf. Arab. irṯ = wirṯ an inheritance), but not רוּשׁ (vid. , Psa 34:11), belongs apparently to the same root. Observe the strong negation בּל: no, thou hast not denied, but done the very opposite. The fact of the music having to strike up here favours the supposition, that the occasion of the Psalm is the fulfilment of some public, well-known prayer.

Psa 21:3-4 (Hebrew_Bible_21:4-5) “Blessings of good” (Pro 24:25) are those which consist of good, i. e. , true good fortune. The verb קדּם, because used of the favour which meets and presents one with some blessing, is construed with a double accusative, after the manner of verbs of putting on and bestowing (Ges. §139). Since Psa 21:4 cannot be intended to refer to David’s first coronation, but to the preservation and increase of the honour of his kingship, this particularisation of Psa 21:4 sounds like a prediction of what is recorded in 2Sa 22:30 : after the conquest of the Ammonitish royal city Rabbah David set the Ammonitish crown (עטרת), which is renowned for the weight of its gold and its ornamentation with precious stones, upon his head.

David was then advanced in years, and in consequence of heavy guilt, which, however, he had overcome by penitence and laying hold on the mercy of God, was come to the brink of the grave. He, worthy of death, still lived; and the victory over the Syro-Ammonitish power was a pledge to him of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his promises. It is contrary to the tenour of the words to say that Psa 21:5 does not refer to length of life, but to hereditary succession to the throne.

To wish any one that he may live לעולם, and especially a king, is a usual thing, 1Ki 1:31, and frequently. The meaning is, may the life of the king be prolonged to an indefinitely distant day. What the people have desired elsewhere, they here acknowledge as bestowed upon the king.

Psa 21:3-4 (Hebrew_Bible_21:4-5) “Blessings of good” (Pro 24:25) are those which consist of good, i. e. , true good fortune. The verb קדּם, because used of the favour which meets and presents one with some blessing, is construed with a double accusative, after the manner of verbs of putting on and bestowing (Ges. §139). Since Psa 21:4 cannot be intended to refer to David’s first coronation, but to the preservation and increase of the honour of his kingship, this particularisation of Psa 21:4 sounds like a prediction of what is recorded in 2Sa 22:30 : after the conquest of the Ammonitish royal city Rabbah David set the Ammonitish crown (עטרת), which is renowned for the weight of its gold and its ornamentation with precious stones, upon his head.

David was then advanced in years, and in consequence of heavy guilt, which, however, he had overcome by penitence and laying hold on the mercy of God, was come to the brink of the grave. He, worthy of death, still lived; and the victory over the Syro-Ammonitish power was a pledge to him of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his promises. It is contrary to the tenour of the words to say that Psa 21:5 does not refer to length of life, but to hereditary succession to the throne.

To wish any one that he may live לעולם, and especially a king, is a usual thing, 1Ki 1:31, and frequently. The meaning is, may the life of the king be prolonged to an indefinitely distant day. What the people have desired elsewhere, they here acknowledge as bestowed upon the king.