Psalms Ps. 20–21. These two psalms form a pair of royal psalms. Psalm 20 is a prayer that God will give success to the Davidic king, particularly in battle. Psalm 21 gives thanks to God for answering the request of Psalm 20.
Ps. 20:2 The sanctuary in Zion is the place where God especially makes himself present among his people.
Ps. 20:3 The offerings and burnt sacrifices were the means by which the worshiper gave himself to God and received assurance of God’s love.
Ps. 20:6–8 The worshipers now shift from speaking to the king to speaking about the king. They trust in God as the one who saves his anointed.
Ps. 20:9 The terms save and “salvation” are repeated in this psalm (vv. 5, 6, 9).
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