Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. May the King answer us when we call, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Psalmist: David, Asaph, sons of Korah, Heman, Ethan. Alas, it is the destiny of every child of God to confront the day of trouble. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: David knew what kings and their people usually trusted in – human strength and the ways it is often expressed (in chariots and in horses). This probably happened in … “Alas, how many in our day who profess to be the Lord’s are as abjectly dependent upon their fellow-men or upon an arm of flesh in some shape or other, as if they had never known the name of Jehovah at all.” (Spurgeon). You can also change some of your preferences. As noted above, this reference to Israel's not having chariots and horses is applicable only to the times prior to Solomon who vastly multiplied such instruments of ancient warfare. May the King answer us when we call. In this view, the use of the second person in Psalms 20:1-5 is not unnatural. Continuing his response (Psalm 20:6) to the congregation's request (Psalm 20:1–5), David expresses confidence in the Lord as more powerful than an army's horses and chariots. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. May the King answer us when we call: The rescue David confidently sang of had not completely come. He is saved from heaven; God hears and sends help from His throne. PSALM 20. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. In all ages, the smaller units of an army have always cherished their own individual banners, tokens, or emblems; and this reference is to the fact that the children of Israel here promised to acknowledge their allegiance to God in the various standards that would be elevated by the various tribes. Psalm 21:4 "He asked life of thee, [and] thou gavest [it] him, [even] length of days for ever and ever." If it means that David wrote the Psalm, there is the suggestion of a problem in the usage of the words of other people in a prayer for himself, which to modern ears sounds unnatural; but David may have composed this prayer to be prayed by the people upon behalf, not merely of himself, but on behalf of kings who would arise after him. a 4 May he remember * your … The Way It Was Used by God's People. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 20. www.easyenglish.bible. “They trust in those things, but our trust is in God.”, i. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Yet the psalm itself is different, notably because it is in the voice of a multitude that prays on behalf of the King of Israel as he is ready to go into battle. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. At this point in the ceremonial use of this psalm, a single speaker, perhaps the king himself, the high priest, or a prophet, using the first person singular, announces God's acceptance of the sacrifice and divine assurance that the prayers of the people upon behalf of the king are going to be answered favorably. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. It is stated by Rawlinson that this "conjecture is probable."[6]. b. b. Psalm 20#In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.For the director of music. Chapter 20 It is the will of God that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, should be made, in special manner, for kings and all in authority. The story of Psalms 20 and 21. Click on the different category headings to find out more. You see, this psalm was something of a prayer to God on behalf of the Davidic king of Israel. There is a wonderful comforting statement in verse 3. ( B) protect you. The occasion that prompted the writing of this psalm is supposed to have been that of David's start of a war against Syria, at some considerable time after the return of the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem by King David. He didn’t carry the name of the LORD as a magical incantation; rather the name speaks of the comprehensive character of God and is an expression of His faithfulness to His covenant with Israel. The verb denotes a settled confidence (cf. Therefore, we sense a triumphant defiance in David when he says, “But we will remember.” He acknowledges how easy it is to forget, and how counter-intuitive to human nature it is to trust God instead of human strength and resources. We may request cookies to be set on your device. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. It was John Calvin's opinion that, "Under the figure of the temporal kingdom,"[1] God here laid down the principle reiterated in the New Testament to the effect that public prayers should be offered for kings, rulers, and other persons invested with high authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2). "Fulfill all thy counsel" (Psalms 20:4). David was a martial prince, much in war. Our adult Sunday School class started considering the book of Psalms in January of 2015. 3 May he send you help from the sanctuary,. 1983-1999. Cheyne attempted to date this Psalm in the times of Simon Maccabaeus. His complaints are very sad, and he pours them out before the Lord, as one that hoped thus to ease himself of a burden that lay very heaven upon him. Psalm 20:7 . 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright: David’s trust in God could be justified on many grounds, but one of those was the simple truth that David found that trusting God works, he learned that this faith leads to success. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD … Julian Duckworth . 20:9 fits this last option best) affirms his confidence that YHWH will respond appropriately. 20 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. As Baigent accurately noted, these banners, "Are a reference to tribal standards displayed when camping or marching."[10]. Ps. A psalm of David. With the possible exception of Absalom's rebellion, this was perhaps the most terrible trouble David ever faced. This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. YHWH saves — BDB 446, KB 448, Hiphil perfect. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. As when Solomon says, ‘The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe.’” (Melvill, cited in Spurgeon). "[4] After the times of Solomon, Israel possessed many chariots and horses. i. Maskil. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Psalm 20 Monday, August 20, 2007 page 2 5 We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. "In the Bible, assurance never breeds complacency, but rather offers grounds for urgent prayer and calling upon God to save. 20:1-9 This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. ", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, Answer you in the day of trouble…defend you…send you help…strengthen you, May He remember…and accept your burnt sacrifice, May He grant you according to your heart’s, May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, May He grant You according to Your heart’s desire, and fulfill all Your purpose, And in the name of our God we will set up. "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of Jehovah our God. Exploring the Meaning of Psalms 20 By Rev. may the name of the god of Jacob exalt you! The ancient superscription carries the notation, "A Psalm of David." Psalm 20. 20. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/psalms-20.html. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. 8:31-39). A psalm of David. YHWH will hear and answer positively (cf. Again, all the people take up the vocal declamation of this psalm in the last three verses. "Commentary on Psalms 20:4". There is no king whatever in the whole history of Israel whose times fit the situation that surfaces in this psalm, except those of King David. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. A PSALM OF DAVID. "Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble. i. I. a. It is a liturgical hymn used ceremonially upon the occasion of a king's coronation, or upon the occasion of his going into battle. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. we find the speculations of various writers about "when" any given Psalm was written are of little interest and still less importance. But we have risen and stand upright. Those who remembered the name of the LORD have risen and stand upright. "Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; With the saving strength of his right hand.". In verses 6-8 the king says that he believes that he will win as God will give him help. I. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Also, as Watkinson observed, "It was this attitude that nerved the youthful David in his victorious combat with Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45). To him that presides over the music, a Psalm of David.. May jehovah answer you in the day of trouble! 2 The LORD answer you in time of distress;. And we continued on in that series for about six months ending at Psalm 20 at which point we turned our attention to the book of Ecclesiastes. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. This may be viewed as occurring shortly after the interval during which the sacrifice had been offered; "And the speaker's response of confidence issues in the form of a prophetic oracle, in which the use of the prophetic perfect tense gives the necessary divine assurance to the king and the worshippers."[11]. Save, LORD! [3] However, the use of the word "king" refutes such a supposition, because Simon Maccabaeus was never, in any sense, a king. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. To the Chief Musician. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, "Help from the sanctuary ... out of Zion", "Remember all thy offerings ... accept thy burnt-sacrifice", "They are bowed down and fallen ... we are ... upright", "Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call. He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand: This confirms and strengthens the idea that the LORD saves His anointed. * Psalms 20:7 KJV Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. It was also true of David. He is the great Creator and invisible Sustainer of the universe and He is the One to Whom all the inhabitants of the earth belong. This psalm is thought, by some, to be written by David, on account of himself, and as a form to be used by the people for him, when he was about to go to war; particularly with the Ammonites and Syrians, 2 Samuel 10:6; mention being made of chariots in it, Psalm 20:7; of which there was a great number in that war: Arama thinks it was made by him when he got the victory over the Philistines; others think it … Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. In Psalm 20 the king and his army are going to war. May he remember all your offerings, and make fat your burnt-sacrifice! We will rejoice in thy salvation - According to the idea of the psalm suggested in the introduction, this is a response of the king and those associated with him in going forth to battle. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". Then the people will say, "LORD, save the king". It is a liturgical hymn used ceremonially upon the occasion of a king's coronation, or upon the occasion of his going into battle. i. Words in boxes are from the Bible. May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. "We will set up our banners" (Psalms 20:5). “The final phrase, literally ‘in the day of our calling’, has a telling echo of the opening verse.” (Kidner), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. Psalm 20:6 Psalm 20:8 EXPOSITION. He still needed to cry out, “Save, LORD!” He still had his trust in the anticipated answer of the LORD. "A Psalm of David" may mean merely, "A Psalm about David," and not necessarily a Psalm written by David. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. 1 MAY THE Lord answer you in the day of trouble! "Some trust in chariots, etc." Furthermore, "The reference to the army of Israel as unequipped with cavalry and chariots (Psalms 20:7) favors the early date. The prophecy was true, all right, and victory did come; but the people did not neglect to continue their crying out to God in supplication and prayers. Open to Psalm 22. The Father saved the Son from death, by raising Him from the dead. Now I know — BDB 393, KB 390, Qal perfect. “By the name of God is generally understood, in Holy Writ, the various properties and attributes of God: these properties and attributes make up and constitute the name of God. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Now know I, &c. "[16] The great assurance of Psalms 20:8, indicated by the use of the prophetic perfect tense, suggests that the war is already over and that victory has been won; but that was not the case. He is saved with power, with the saving strength. 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