psalm-20:7

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

the Saving Strength of God’s Right Hand Psalms 20:1-9 This may have been written on such an occasion as 2 Samuel 10:1-19 . The prayer of the soldiers, Psalms 20:1-4 . Ready, drawn up for the battle, they salute their king. God’s name is His character. The God of Jacob cannot forsake us, though we are unworthy as the patriarch. “Thou worm Jacob!” Isaiah 41:14 . The resolve, Psalms 20:5 . Our banners may wave proudly in the breeze, but all is vain if God be not our trust. The Lord is our... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:1-9

This and the next psalms are certainly closely connected. The first is the prayer of the people on behalf of the king as he goes forth to battle. The first five verses were sung in chorus and express the consciousness of the supreme need in this day of trouble. The foes are gathered, the battle must be fought. Help must come from the sanctuary and strength from Zion. In the name of God the banners must be set up. The next verse is a solo. The voice of the king is heard announcing his... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 19 Proper Psalm for Christmas Day ( Morning). Psalms 19-21 = Day 4 ( Morning). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:7-9

The People Again Respond Asserting Their Total Dependence on YHWH (Psalms 20:7-9 ). Psalms 20:7 ‘Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, But we will make mention of the name of YHWH our God.’ The contrast is then made between them and their opponents, and indeed them and all the world. Whereas others trust in chariots and horses, and in all their other weaponry and worldly resources, God’s people trust in the name of YHWH their God. That is, they believe in what He is as represented by... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:1-9

XX. A prayer for deliverance from national disaster, changing (probably after the sacrifice has been offered) into confidence at Psalms 20:6; “ Now know I,” etc. The mention of a king or “ anointed one” would seem to place the Ps. in pre-exilic times, unless we are prepared to carry it down to the reign of Aristobulus I (p. 608), the first of the Maccabees who took the royal title (105 B.C.). Certainly the religious tone is in favour of a Maccabean date. Psalms 20:9 . Follow mg. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 20:7

Some trust; or, remember; which may better be applied out of the next clause. We will remember; or, make mention of, to wit, so as to boast of it, or trust in it; for such things men oft remember or mention. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

INTRODUCTION“This is evidently a liturgical psalm, and was intended originally, it would seem, to be sung on behalf of a king who was about to go forth to war against his enemies. As the king stands within the sanctuary offering his sacrifice, the whole assembled crowd of worshippers in the spacious courts lift up their voices in the prayer, that Jehovah would graciously accept those sacrifices, and send him help and victory in the battle. The psalm has no doubt a prophetical aspect, from the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:7

Psalms 20:7 The Psalmist remembers the name of the Lord his God, not any one property or attribute of God, but the whole combination of Divine perfections. And he remembers this name, the expression implying, not a transient thought, but meditation, consideration; and yet the result of the recollection is gladness and confidence. I. When the mind gives itself to the contemplation of the Divine perfections, it launches on an ocean unfathomable and without a shore. But we may certify ourselves of... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 20:7

DISCOURSE: 523TRUST IN GOD, THE MEANS OF SUCCESSPsalms 20:7. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.ASTONISHING is the success of united prayer: nor are any so situated as not to need the intercessions of others. David, though so great and powerful, stood in need of them: and he here records the benefit he received from them [Note: See, and quote the whole preceding context.] — — —The Psalmist here records,I.The different grounds of men’s... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20:1-9 is to the chief musician also. It is a psalm of David.The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble ( Psalms 20:1 );Actually, Jehovah, "May Jehovah hear you in the day of trouble."the name of the God of Jacob [which is Jehovah or Yahweh] defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice ( Psalms 20:1-3 );In other words, "May the Lord hear you, the name of the Lord, or Jehovah, the name of the God... read more