At that moment the people lift up the voice of sympathy and of encouragement, and pray that those sacrifices might be accepted, and that he might find the deliverance which he had desired. In Persia, the chariots, elevated upon wheels of considerable diameter, had four horses abreast; and in early ages, there were occasionally hooks or scythes attached to the axles.” - Kitto, “Cyclo.” In early ages these constituted a main reliance in determining the result of a battle. 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. "[4] After the times of Solomon, Israel possessed many chariots and horses. The meaning is, We will not forget that our reliance is not on armies, but on God, the living God. א ל מ נ … The God of Jacob, or the God of Israel, would be synonymous terms, and either would denote that he was the Protector of the nation. According to this idea, and as seems to me to be manifest on the face of the psalm, it is composed of alternate parts as if to be used by the people, and by the king and his followers, in alternate responses, closing with a chorus to be used by all. Regarding the date of the Psalm. This, according to the view suggested in the introduction, is the response of the people, expressing their desire that the king might be successful in what he had undertaken, and that the prayers which had been offered for success might be answered. "Fulfill all thy counsel" (Psalms 20:4). Furthermore, "The reference to the army of Israel as unequipped with cavalry and chariots (Psalms 20:7) favors the early date. The second strophe, Psalm 20:5 (latter part), and Psalm 20:6. May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. And some in horses - Some in cavalry, commonly a very material reliance in war. You can find the best commentary on Psalms for you using the tools on the right side. Alas, it is the destiny of every child of God to confront the day of trouble. Some trust in chariots — This again was spoken by the people.The word trust is not in the Hebrew, which is more literally translated, These in their chariots, and those on their horses, but we will remember, make mention of, or, celebrate, the name of the Lord our God; that is, we will remember, or make mention of it, so as to boast of or trust in it. Bibliography InformationCoffman, James Burton. The use of the word in this place proves that such offerings had been made to God by him who was about to go forth to the war; and the prayer of the people here is that God would remember all those offerings; that is, that he would grant the blessing which he who had offered them had sought to obtain. (John 13:18) Psalms 45:6 ) The idea is, such help as he needed; such as would make him safe. He says, as expressive of the feeling with which the expedition was undertaken, “We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners.”. Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed - Saveth, or will save, the king, who had been anointed, or consecrated by anointing to that office. Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. The idea is, that he would grant his upholding hand in the day of peril. Of his right hand - The right hand is the instrument by which mainly we execute our purposes; and by constant use it becomes in fact more fully developed, and is stronger than the left band. Save, Lord - “Yahweh, save.” This is still an earnest prayer. From the sanctuary - From the tabernacle, or the holy place where God was worshipped, and where he was supposed to reside, Exodus 28:43; Exodus 29:30; Exodus 35:19; Exodus 39:1. "Help from the sanctuary ... out of Zion" (Psalms 20:2). This Syrian war was the occasion of his adultery with Bathsheba and of his heartless murder of her husband Uriah. The word rendered “brought down” - כרע kâra‛ - means “to bend,” “to bow” (as the knees); and then it refers to one who bows down before an enemy, that is, one who is subdued, Isaiah 10:4; Isaiah 65:12; Psalm 72:9; Psalm 78:31. A psalm of David. And strengthen thee - Margin, as in Hebrew, support thee. The ancient superscription carries the notation, "A Psalm of David." Psalm 20:5 New International Version (NIV) 5 May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. A benediction of the people for their king, ver. Psalm 20 - For the director of music. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. Hence, it is used to denote “strength.” See Exodus 15:6; Judges 5:26; see Psalm 17:7, note; Psalm 18:35, note. 20 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions - The prayers offered in connection with the sacrifice referred to in Psalm 20:3 (compare Psalm 20:4). 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. The meaning of the word “hear” in this passage is, that he will “favorably hear,” or regard; that is, that he will “answer” the petition, or grant the request. In the beginning Psalm 20:1-4 there is an earnest “desire” that God would hear the suppliant in the day of trouble; in the close there is an earnest “prayer” to him from all … 1-4. It was also true of David. (a) the people, Psalm 20:5, latter clause; expressing a desire for his success and triumph, “The Lord fulfil all thy petitions.”, (b) the king, Psalm 20:6; expressing confidence of success from the observed zeal and cooperation of the people: “Now know I that the Lord sayeth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.”. Military standards, however, were early used (compare Numbers 1:52; Numbers 2:2-3, Numbers 2:10, Numbers 2:18, Numbers 2:25; Numbers 10:14, Numbers 10:25), and indeed were necessary whenever armies were mustered for war, For the forms of ancient standards, see the article in Kitto‘s Cyclopaedia of the Bible, “Standards.”. 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]. One name is … "[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. This is, therefore, a patriotic and loyal psalm, full of confidence in the king as he starts on his expedition, full of desire for his success, and full of confidence in God; expressing union of heart between the sovereign and the people, and the union of all their hearts in the great God. Here, too, it would seem that he had been worshipped, and his aid implored, in view of this expedition; here the royal psalmist had sought to secure the divine favor by the presentation of appropriate sacrifices and offerings Psalm 20:3. 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. Never should we look for success unless our undertaking has been preceded by prayer; and when our best preparations have been made, our hope of success is not primarily and mainly in them, but only in God. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. The repeated intercession of the "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". Gerald H. Wilson, NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC), Zondervan, 2002, 1,024 pp. "[13] The evident reference to that event, implicit in these words, also strongly favors the Davidic authorship of the psalm, concerning which Rawlinson said, "There is no reason to doubt the Davidic authorship, asserted in the title and admitted by most critics."[14]. It would seem, however, from the psalm, that it was composed on some occasion when the king was about going to war, and that it was designed to be used by the people of the nation, and by the king and his hosts mustered for war, as expressing mutually their wishes in regard to the result, and their confidence in each other and in God. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble -, Grant thee according to thine own heart -, Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed -, But we will remember the name of the Lord our God -, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. The word here employed occurs in the Psalms only in the following places: Psalm 20:3; Psalm 40:6; Psalm 96:8; where it is rendered offering and offerings; Psalm 45:12, rendered gift; Psalm 72:10, rendered presents; and Psalm 141:2, rendered sacrifice. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. On the sides of the frame hung the war-bow, in its case; a large quiver with arrows and darts had commonly a particular sheath. He is certain of success and triumph. "We will triumph in thy salvation" (Psalms 20:5). In this view, the use of the second person in Psalms 20:1-5 is not unnatural. "[15] However, we prefer the ASV, especially when the word "King" is capitalized, thus recognizing the Lord as the true King of Israel. In similar circumstances we approach God, not by an offering which we make, whether bloody or bloodless, but through the one great sacrifice made by the Redeemer on the cross for the sins of the world. See the note at Psalm 2:6. These offerings were designed especially for the expiation of sin, and for thus securing the divine favor. It is stated by Rawlinson that this "conjecture is probable."[6]. Again, all the people take up the vocal declamation of this psalm in the last three verses. Many an army equipped with the most advanced weapons of the day has fallen before far inferior forces, because it was the will of God. ", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. "Commentary on Psalms 20:4". Selah. 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. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". The connection and the parallelism demand this interpretation, for to God only is this prayer addressed. The Hebrew word - דשׁן dâshên - means properly to make fat, or marrowy, Proverbs 15:30; to pronounce or regard as fat; to be fat or satiated, or abundantly satisfied, Proverbs 13:4. "They are bowed down and fallen ... we are ... upright" (Psalms 20:8). "Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble. Psalms 20 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the Bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material Verse 9 3. The desire of the blessing goes forth in the form of prayer, for God only can grant the objects of our desire. "Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; With the saving strength of his right hand.". This Psalms is a form of prayer delivered by David to the people, to be used by them for the king, when he went out to battle against his enemies. The word” trouble” here used would seem to imply that he was beset with difficulties and dangers; perhaps, that he was surrounded by foes. May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zi… In this Psalm there are the following parts: - I. - Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. As many have pointed out, this psalm is a companion with Psalms 21, their relation being that of a prayer for victory in Psalms 20 and a thanksgiving for victory in Psalms 21. A Psalm of David. Depressed though we may now be, yet we are certain of victory. Confident as they are of success and triumph, yet they do not forget their dependence on God; they do not forget that victory must come from his hand. It is distinguished from bloody sacrifices, which are expressed by the word in the following clause. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. It is the eternal assignment for every Christian that he, "Must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22). Let the King - That is, let “God,” spoken of here as the Great King. Then they call, in joyful exultation and triumph, on God as the great King over all, and supplicate his mercy and favor, Psalm 20:9. Then they see their enemies fallen and subdued, while their armies stand upright and firm, Psalm 20:8. “Some,” is the language of this chorus, “trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God,” Psalm 20:7. Even the greatest of … "In the Bible, assurance never breeds complacency, but rather offers grounds for urgent prayer and calling upon God to save. The psalm, too, is a model for us to imitate when we embark in any great and arduous enterprise. As such he is invoked here; and the prayer is, that the Great Protector of the Hebrew people would now defend the king in the dangers which beset him, and in the enterprise which he had undertaken. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. Dummelow favored the LLX rendition of this, which has, "O Lord, save the king: and answer us when we call. The word salvation here means deliverance; to wit, from the anticipated danger. It would seem that the victory prayed for and May the Lord grant all your requests. "A Psalm of David" may mean merely, "A Psalm about David," and not necessarily a Psalm written by David. 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. The whole may be divided into three strophes or parts: (a) the people, Psalm 20:1-5. The desire for success should be accompanied with earnest prayer and supplication on our part; and when our friends express the desire that we may be successful, there should have been on our part such acts of devotion - such manifest reliance on God - such religious trust - that they can simply pray for our success to be in accordance with our own prayer. Here is no boasting of former victories, nor of man’s bravery and strength, nor of a captain’s skill. It expresses the joy which they would have in the expected deliverance from danger, and their conviction that through his strength they would be able to obtain it. Psalm 21 – The Joyful King The title of this psalm is the same as several others: To the Chief Musician.A Psalm of David. In Psalm 20:3the 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. It was not in their own strength, nor was it to promote the purposes of conquest and the ends of ambition; it was that God might be honored, and it was with confidence of success derived from his anticipated aid. I" and "we,"[5] the first person plural, and the first person singular and the first person plural pronouns appearing in Psalms 20:5,6,7. Baigent pointed out that this Psalm is still used ceremonially in prayers for the Queen of England in Anglican services.[2]. Psalms 8:6 - "Thou hast put all things under his feet" (Hebrews 2:6-10) Psalms 41:9 - "Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me." 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. - Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of Jehovah our God. Commentary for Psalms 20 This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble - According to the view expressed in the introduction to the psalm, this is the language of the people praying for their king, or expressing the hope that he would be delivered from trouble, and would be successful in what he had undertaken, in the prosecution of a war apparently of defense. This might be a reference to the prayers and offerings of King David in days gone by; but as Ash wrote, "It more likely refers to the sacrifices being offered upon the occasion of the Psalm's use. These furnished great advantages in war, by the speed with which they could be driven against an enemy, and by the facilities in fighting from them. The blessing of God upon the king or ruler is automatically a blessing upon all of his subjects; and the people vocalizing this petition here acknowledge this principle. "This means that the psalm is pre-exilic."[7]. The word occurs often in the Scriptures, and is sometimes rendered offering, and sometimes oblation. The example is one which suggests the propriety of always entering upon any enterprise by solemn acts of worship, or by supplicating the divine blessing; that is, by acknowledging our dependence on God, and asking his guidance and his protecting care. And accept - Margin, turn to ashes, or make fat. On the meaning of the phrase in the title, “To the chief Musician,” see the note at the title to Psalm 4:1-8. This indicates that the ark of the covenant had now been transferred to Jerusalem, an event which is described in 2 Samuel 6:12-19. The first person plural pronoun in Psalms 20:5 shows that it is the voice of the people who are vocalizing this petition in the sanctuary itself upon behalf of their king. (b) the king, Psalm 20:5, first part. III. This proves, also, that a sacrifice had been made with a view to propitiate the divine favor in regard to the expedition which had been undertaken; that is, a solemn act of devotion, according to the manner of worship which then obtained, had been performed with a view to secure the divine favor and protection. The prayer here is, that God would accept those offerings, and hear those supplications, and would now send the desired help from the sanctuary where he resided; that is, that he would grant his protection and aid. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. - Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Prayer is not inconsistent with the most confident anticipation of success in any undertaking; and confidence of success can only spring from prayer. "Commentary on Psalms 20:4". Thy burnt sacrifice - The word used here denotes bloody offerings; see the note at Isaiah 1:11. Jacob was the one of the patriarchs from whom, after his other name, the Hebrew people derived their name Israel, and the word seems here to be used with reference to the people rather than to the ancestor. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! Compare the note at Psalm 2:2. Alas, it is the destiny of every child of God to confront the day of trouble. 20:1-9 This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. David was a martial Finding the new version too difficult to understand? All other rights reserved. Each nation has its own standard; but it is difficult to determine what precisely was the form of the standards used among the ancient Hebrews. Psalm 20:7-9. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Psalms 9:20 Psalms 9:19 Psalms 9 Psalms 10:1 Put them in fear, O Lord ; Let the nations know that they are but men. They were an acknowledgment of guilt, and they were offered with a view to secure the pardon of sin, and, in connection with that, the favor of God. While Psalms 20 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this verse-by-verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient Jewish writings Grant thee according to thine own heart - According to thy wishes; according to the desires of thy heart. Out of Zion - The place where God was worshipped; the place where the tabernacle was reared. It logically connects with the previous one, Psalm 20. The phrase implies that God would interpose to save them; it expresses alike their confidence in that, and the fact that such a deliverance would fill their hearts with joy and rejoicing. It is a collection of psalms, of all the psalms that were divinely inspired, which, though composed at several times and upon several occasions, are here put Thus the close of the psalm corresponds with the beginning. The point or the moment of the psalm is when those sacrifices had been offered, and when he was about to embark on his enterprise. James M. Hamilton provides a fresh translation and canonical interpretation of the Psalms. "[8] The word "Selah" inserted at this place in the psalm may be a reference to a pause in the ceremonies during which sacrifices were actually offered. This, according to the view given in the introduction, is the response of the king. They consisted of “a light pole suspended between and on the withers of a pair of horses, the after end resting on a light axle tree, with two low wheels. "Some trust in chariots, etc." All people, when they go to war, have standards or banners, whether flags or some other ensigns, around which they rally; which they follow; under which they fight; and which they feel bound to defend. "Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call." "This means, `Make all thy plans to prosper.'"[9]. [3] However, the use of the word "king" refutes such a supposition, because Simon Maccabaeus was never, in any sense, a king. Drawing on over 20 years of study in the book of Psalms, Dr. Gerald H. Wilson reveals the links between the Bible and our present times. This is put in strong contrast with others, who relied, some on their chariots, and some on their horses, while “they” relied alone on God. But we will remember the name of the Lord our God - That is, we will remember God - the name, as before remarked, often being used to denote the person. The reference here is undoubtedly to the enemies against whom the king was about to wage war, and the language here is indicative of his certain conviction that they would be vanquished. He is here invoked as the supreme monarch. “They “are” brought down.” He sees them in anticipation prostrate and subdued; he goes forth to war with the certainty on his mind that this would occur. The use of horses in war was early known in the world, for we find mention of them in the earliest periods of history. As far as we can understand the passage, it really makes no difference which it means. "We will set up our banners" (Psalms 20:5). The word means the same as defend him, for the idea is that of being set on a high place, a tower, a mountain, a lofty rock, where his enemies could not reach or assail him. With the saving strength - That is, he will interpose with that saving strength. To the choirmaster. 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. He will hear him from his holy heaven - Margin, “from the heaven of his holiness.” So the Hebrew. It expresses his confident assurance of success from the interest which the people had expressed in the enterprise, as referred to in the previous verses, and from the earnestness of their prayers in his behalf and in behalf of the enterprise. There was, indeed, exultation, but it was exultation in the belief that God would grant success - an exultation connected with, and springing from prayer. This was his seat; his throne; where he abode among the people. 1870. This is the language of exultation and triumph in God; of joyful trust in him. Cheyne attempted to date this Psalm in the times of Simon Maccabaeus. Whatever instrumentality we may employ, we will remember always that our hope is in God, and that he only can give success to our arms. Psalms 20 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. 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. Commentaries on Psalms A list of the best commentaries on Psalms ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. Upon the axle stood a light frame, open behind, and floored for the warrior and his charioteer, who both stood within. The word means an offering of any kind or anything that is presented to God, except a bloody sacrifice - anything offered as an expression of thankfulness, or with a view to obtain his favor. "In the day of trouble" ( Psalms 20:1 ). The general meaning is, that their entire trust was in God. They are brought down and fallen - That is, those who trust in chariots and horses. They pray that the Lord would defend the king in the day of trouble; that the name of the God of Jacob would defend him; that he would send him help from the sanctuary, and strengthen him out of Zion; that he would remember his offerings and accept his burnt sacrifice; that he would grant him according to his own heart, and fulfill all his counsel. Discussion for Psalms 20 Click here to view What Do You Think of Psalms 20? (Psalms 20:7). Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Some trust in chariots - This (see the introduction to the psalm) seems to be a “general chorus” of the king and the people, expressing the fullest confidence in God, and showing the true ground of their reliance. They who trusted in horses and in chariots would be overcome; they who trusted in God alone would triumph. 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