Psalm 20:7

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20:1 . The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble. We read in Psalms 83:0. that nearly all the surrounding nations, after David was made king, entered into a league to demolish the Jewish nation, and put down their king. But this psalm is understood to refer to an expedition against the Ammonites. David composed it to assist the church in praying for his success, for it was indeed a day of trouble: and God, who inspired his people with sentiments of confidence, crowned all their hopes... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20:1-9The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble.A battle prayerThis, it is believed, is the battle prayer or litany which was solemnly chanted in the sanctuary on the eve of the great expedition to crush the formidable rebellion of the Ammonites and their Syrian allies (2 Samuel 10:1-19), and which was also used in after times upon similar undertakings.1. To enter into its spirit we must transport ourselves in imagination to the old temple at Jerusalem while the special service invoking... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 20:7

Psalms 20:7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.Remember the name of the Lord our GodBy the name of God is meant the various properties and attributes of God. Now, whilst some trusted in earthly power, the Psalmist confides in “the name of the Lord our God.” It would seem to an ordinary observer, if he were ignorant of the Gospel, that the name of the Lord would excite terror rather than confidence. If there be good in the moral... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:7

Psa 20:7 Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Ver. 7. Some trust in chariots, &c. ] i.e. In their national accommodations and military provisions; but these were never true to those that trusted them. All is but an arm of flesh. But we will remember, &c. ] i.e. In the remembrance of his excellent attributes, whereof we have had such proof, we will take courage. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 20:7

Some trust: Psalms 33:16, Psalms 33:17, 1 Samuel 13:5, 2 Samuel 8:4, 2 Samuel 10:18, Proverbs 21:31, Isaiah 30:16, Isaiah 31:1, Jeremiah 17:5 but we: Psalms 45:17, 2 Chronicles 13:10-2 Kings :, 2 Chronicles 13:16, 2 Chronicles 14:11, 2 Chronicles 20:12-Proverbs :, 2 Chronicles 32:8 Reciprocal: Exodus 14:7 - General Deuteronomy 17:16 - multiply horses Deuteronomy 20:1 - horses Joshua 11:6 - horses Judges 5:22 - horsehoofs 2 Samuel 15:1 - Absalom 1 Kings 4:26 - forty thousand 2 Kings 7:7 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.Remember — Trust in it. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:7

7. Chariots… horses The most formidable war forces known to the nations west of the Indus, and here unmistakably identifying the Syrians, who were famous for their cavalry and war chariots. Hence they could fight advantageously only in plains. Note 1Ki 20:23 ; 1 Kings 20:28. The contrast of the argument lies between human strength and divine power. 1 Samuel 17:45. The Hebrew kings were forbidden to multiply horses, as tempting them to luxury and military habits, (Deuteronomy 17:16;) but... read more