The title of this Psalm suggests it is written by Solomon, but it might actually be a translation error, and the title could mean “A Psalm for Solomon,” the son of David. The last verse of the Psalm indicates that it concludes the prayers of King David and marks the end of the second part of the Book of Psalms.
In the New Testament, Jesus often explained the nature of His Kingdom through parables, using everyday practices familiar to the people. Similarly, when someone, unaware of God’s plans, speaks from their own understanding, God can use their words to reveal a greater purpose.
For example, in the New Testament, the Pharisees were worried that Jesus was gaining too much support. They feared that if He continued, everyone would believe in Him. Caiaphas, the high priest, responded by saying, “You don’t understand! It’s better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed.”
The scripture explains that Caiaphas wasn’t speaking on his own. As high priest, his words were a prophecy, predicting that Jesus would die not only for the Jewish nation but also to bring together all of God’s scattered children into one people.
In the same way, whether this Psalm was written by Solomon about King David or by David for his son Solomon, it ultimately points to the Son of David, Jesus, and prophesies about Him.
May The King Endure As Long As The Sun Endures
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
May he endure as long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth. – Psalms 72:1-6 (NIV)
This could either be a prayer of David for Solomon, or of Solomon for Rehoboam, but it’s clear that anyone ascending to the throne needs God’s favor. If we relate this to the Son of David, it may be a sign that God will send His Son again to the earth for judgment. God blesses the earth with prosperity so that His people can grow in peace, satisfaction, love, and righteousness. God’s protective hand is always over His children, and ultimately, He defeated the oppressor through the sacrifice of His Son on the cross. While God’s blessings are likened to rain falling on a freshly cut field and showers nourishing the earth, the desire for God to live as long as the sun doesn’t fully capture the truth that God is the Creator of the sun. Even if the sun were to fail, God would remain unaffected and sovereign.
Precious Is Our Blood In His Sight
In his days may the righteous flourish
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
May he rule from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
May the desert tribes bow before him
and his enemies lick the dust.
May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores
bring tribute to him.
May the kings of Sheba and Seba
present him gifts.
May all kings bow down to him
and all nations serve him.
For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
for precious is their blood in his sight.-Psalms 72:7-14 (NIV)
The Psalmist was fully aware of the coming Day of Judgment, knowing that on that day, the earth and the moon would no longer exist. He also understood God’s sovereignty over the universe. In this context, the Psalmist recalls the curse placed on the serpent to eat dust (Genesis 3:14-15). While judges and kings deliver people from their enemies, it is important to remember God, who has delivered us from eternal death. David once reflected on the sacrifice of his warriors who risked their lives to bring him water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and he refused to drink it, valuing their blood (their lives) as they had broken through the Philistine army to fetch the water (2 Samuel 23:16-17).
Similarly, God values our lives as precious, for He poured out the blood of the Son of David to redeem us. Logically, if the blood of Jesus is precious, our lives are even more precious in God’s sight, which is why He allowed His Son to bleed on the cross. Additionally, the blood of Abel cried out to God, demonstrating its unique significance and voice before Him.
The Earth Is Filled With His Glory
Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel,
who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.
This concludes the prayers of David son of Jesse.– Psalms 72:18-20 (NIV)
Verses 15 to 17 echo the same thoughts expressed by the Psalmist in verses 7-14. The final verse of this Psalm, however, may have been added by the compiler of the Psalms. Here, the Psalmist attributes all provisions and protection to the Sovereign God, offering wholehearted praise to His name.
Throughout every aspect of life, the Psalmist experienced God’s presence in all things and places, declaring that the earth should be filled with His glory forever. The prophet Habakkuk (2:14) illustrates this truth, comparing it to the ocean filled with water. Just as the ocean is full of water, the earth is filled with the knowledge of God.
As the earth reflects God’s knowledge, let us grow in our understanding of Him each day, rejoicing in His provisions and protection.
God, help us to know You more and more during the time You have given us on this earth, so that we may live righteously and be ready for judgment by the Son of David at His second coming.
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