Psalm 20:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20-21 Before and after battleThese two psalms belong together as a pair. The former is a prayer for the king before he leads the people in battle; the latter, a thanksgiving after victory.Addressing the king, the people call down God’s power and protection upon him (20:1-2). They pray that God will remember the king’s faithfulness and give him victory (3-5). The king replies that victory is certain, because he has God’s help. God’s power is greater than military might (6-8). In response,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 20:7

Some trust in = Some by, &c. in = by. we will remember, &c. = we by, &c. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 20:7

"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;But we will make mention of Jehovah our God.They are bowed down and fallen;But we are risen and stand upright.Save, Jehovah:Let the King answer us when we call."Again, all the people take up the vocal declamation of this psalm in the last three verses."Some trust in chariots, etc." (Psalms 20:7). "Men who put their trust in chariots, horses and weapons of war and do not rely on the name of the Lord will surely be brought down."[12]In all ages, it has... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 20:7

Psalms 20:7. Some trust in chariots, &c.— These their chariots, and those their horses; but we will celebrate the name of the Lord our God. Houbigant and Mudge. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:7

7. remember—or cause to remember, mention thankfully (1 Samuel 17:45; Psalms 33:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20Before a battle with an enemy, David found encouragement in the intercession of his people to trust God for victory."This psalm gives a good example of what it means to intercede for another." [Note: Carl Armerding, Psalms in a Minor Key, p. 52.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 20:6-8

2. The assurance of the king 20:6-8 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 20:7

He repudiated confidence in the most sophisticated physical implements of warfare available, but he affirmed his reliance on the Lord Himself for victory (cf. Exodus 14; Judges 4). The name of the Lord refers to His character, reputation, and nature. David gained confidence as he meditated on his God. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:1-9

This and the following Ps. form a closely connected pair. The one is a prayer for a king going out to battle, and the other is a thanksgiving for his triumphant return. Both have the same title. There is nothing against the early date of the Pss., and David may be their subject, but it is hardly natural to regard him as their author. In Psalms 20, Psalms 20:1-5 are the prayer of the people, Psalms 20:6 is the confident utterance of an individual (perhaps a priest or the king himself), and in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 20:7

(7) Trust.—The poetry is weakened by the insertion of this word. Render, These in chariots and these on horses; but we in the name of Jehovah our God make boast. The mention of horses and chariots suggests a Syrian war, since the armies of Syria were peculiarly strong in this arm. For an interesting historical reference to this verse, see Macaulay’s Hist. of England, chap. ix. read more

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