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2018 July 16



A Morning Walk (1888)
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)
American Renaissance Style;
A Painting From the Artist's Impressionist Phase
Private Collection
Image Source: Web Gallery of Art

     [ Illustration: The painting above depicts a tranquil and rich setting in a grassy, well-watered place -- elements which are emphasized in today's Psalm. ]



SPECIAL NOTE:

[ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ]



     Explanation: In Psalm 72, the Psalmist, possibly David, prays for the king and his son (probably Solomon). He predicts glories to come, some of which stretch into the Messianic age.
     The Psalm is chiastic (in which elements in the first part repeat in reverse order in the second part). Verses 18-20 are not part of the chiastic structure; they are an epilogue to the Psalm and to the section in which it occurs (Book 2: Psalms 42-72). The Psalm is also classified as Kingship and Covenant. And, although it is not usually classified as Messianic, it nevertheless has ultimate reference to the Messiah and his kingdom. These terms are explained in the links below in the "Thematically and Chronologically Related Scriptures" section.
     PRAYER FOR JUSTICE, PROSPERITY, AND THE KING'S LONG LIFE. David asks that his son Solomon will understand judgment and will be righteous, and that he will judge God's people with righteousness, and the poor with judgment. The result will be that the King will bring peace and deliverance. Oppressors will be broken. The enduring fear of God will come upon the people; and it will refresh them and cause them to flourish and to live in peace (1-7).
          PRAYER FOR DOMINION OVER THE NATIONS. The king (and the Messiah) will have dominion from sea to sea (the Red Sea to the Mediterranean) and from the river (Euphrates) to the ends of the earth. Foreign kings from far away will bring gifts and will serve him (8-11).
     PRAYER FOR JUSTICE, PROSPERITY, AND THE KING'S LONG LIFE. The king (and especially the Messiah) will deliver the needy and the poor who have no helpers. He will save them from deceit and violence. They will be precious to him. And, the Messiah in particular, will live and will have the gold of Sheba. Prayers, blessings, and praise shall be given to him. The land will flourish. His name shall endure forever and be glorious; and nations shall call him blessed (12-17).
     David closes by blessing the LORD God of Israel who does wondrous things. He blesses his glorious name; and he prophesies that the whole earth will be filled with the glory of the king -- the Messiah (18-19).
     The last verse closes Book Two of the Psalms (Psalms 42-72) by stating that the prayers (the intercessions or the supplications) of David the son of Jesse are ended (20).
                    NOTE. The structure presented above is based on The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, David A. Dorsey, 1999, p. 175.

     [ Sermons: Richard Phillips. Various. ]



Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation

[Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2].

[Post Exile Chronology 1. Post Exile Chronology 2. Post Exile Chronology 3.]

[Prophets Chronology 1. Prophets Chronology 2. Prophets Chronology 3. Prophets Chronology 4.]

[Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3.
Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.]

[New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.]



RESOURCES

PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL.


          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 72: Genesis 15:18; Exodus 23:31; Psalm 2:8; 1 Kings 4:21-24; 1 Kings 10:23; 1 Kings 10:27; Proverbs 3:16. CHIASTIC PSALMS. Psalm 1. Psalm 2. Psalm 3. Psalm 6. Psalm 7. Psalm 8. Psalm 11. Psalm 15. Psalm 18. Psalm 22. Psalm 25. Psalm 26. Psalm 27. Psalm 30. Psalm 44. Psalm 51. Psalm 54. Psalm 56. Psalm 57. Psalm 58. Psalm 67. Psalm 70. Psalm 71. Psalm 72. Psalm 79. Psalm 86. Psalm 100. Psalm 106. Psalm 115. Psalm 126. Psalm 130. Psalm 135. Psalm 137. Psalm 139. Psalm 148. Psalm 150. 2 Samuel 12. KINGSHIP AND COVENANT PSALMS: Psalm 2. Psalm 18. Psalm 20. Psalm 21. Psalm 24. Psalm 29. Psalm 45. Psalm 47. Psalm 50. Psalm 72. Psalm 81. Psalm 89. Psalm 93. Psalm 95. Psalm 96. Psalm 97. Psalm 98. Psalm 99. Psalm 100. Psalm 101. Psalm 132. Psalm 144. MESSIANIC PSALMS: Psalm 2. Psalm 8. Psalm 16. Psalm 22. Psalm 31. Psalm 34. Psalm 35. Psalm 40. Psalm 41. Psalm 45. Psalm 68. Psalm 69. Psalm 89. Psalm 102. Psalm 109. Psalm 110. Psalm 118. ]
[1] 1 Kings 3:9; Isaiah 11:4; Isaiah 32:1.
[3] Psalm 72:17; Ezekiel 17:8; Isaiah 32:17; Psalm 85:10; Joel 3:18.
[5] Psalm 72:17; Job 8:16; Psalm 89:36-37.
[6] 2 Samuel 23:4; Judges 6:37; Amos 7:1.
[7] Job 14:12.
[8] Exodus 23:31; Zechariah 9:10.
[9] Psalm 74:14; Isaiah 23:13.
[10] Jonah 1:3; Daniel 11:18; Isaiah 11:11; 1 Kings 10:13; Genesis 10:7; Genesis 10:28.
[12] Job 29:12.
[16] Psalm 92:13; Psalm 92:7; Job 5:25.
     -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ]


          [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Psalm 72 - #1. Psalm 72 - #2. Psalm 72 - #3. Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]


HARMONY OF THE LAW


John Calvin - CCEL | Analytical Chart - BLB



GOSPEL HARMONIES

Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible

Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF)


HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES


Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Download - Scripture 4 All

Bible Hub Interlinear Hebrew and Greek Bible


Bible Hub Hebrew Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Hebrew Interlinear


Mounce Interlinear | Bible Hub Greek Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Greek Interlinear Bible




Psalm Detailed Outline

THE PSALTER:

(SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)
Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin

Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period
from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.
Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C.

BOOK TWO OF FIVE:
PSALMS 42-72.
1016 - 586 B.C. Israel
God is Merciful to the Righteous


Psalm 72
I ask the LORD God to help me rule righteously.


Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology.




Give the king thy judgments, O God,
and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness,
and thy poor with judgment.
3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people,
and the little hills,
by righteousness.
4 He shall judge the poor of the people,
he shall save the children of the needy,
and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure,
throughout all generations [generation of generations].
6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass:
as showers that water the earth.
7 In his days shall the righteous flourish;
and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.


8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea,
and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him;
and his enemies shall lick the dust.
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents:
the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him:
all nations shall serve him.


12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth;
the poor also,
and him that hath no helper.
13 He shall spare [He shall cover over] the poor and needy,
and shall save the souls of the needy.
14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence:
and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
15 And he shall live,
and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba:
prayer also shall be made for him continually;
and daily [all of the day] shall he be praised.
16 There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains;
the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon:
and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
17 His name shall endure for ever:
his name shall be continued as long as the sun:
and men shall be blessed in him:
all nations shall call him blessed.


18 Blessed be the LORD God,
the God of Israel,
who only doeth wondrous things.
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever:
and let the whole earth be filled with his glory;
Amen, and Amen.
20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.


* NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms.
Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer (Habakkuk) and a musical notation ("upon Shigionoth").
It closes with a dedication or a "send to" notice ("To the chief singer on my stringed instruments").
I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]


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