Psalm 20:4-7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:1-5

This prayer for David is entitled a psalm of David; nor was it any absurdity at all for him who was divinely inspired to draw up a directory, or form of prayer, to be used in the congregation for himself and those in authority under him; nay it is very proper for those who desire the prayers of their friends to tell them particularly what they would have to be asked of God for them. Note, Even great and good men, and those that know ever so well how to pray for themselves, must not despise,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:6-9

Here is, I. Holy David himself triumphing in the interest he had in the prayers of good people (Ps. 20:6): ?Now know I (I that pen the psalm know it) that the Lord saveth his anointed, because he hath stirred up the hearts of the seed of Jacob to pray for him.? Note, It bodes well to any prince and people, and may justly be taken as a happy presage, when God pours upon them a spirit of prayer. If he see us seeking him, he will be found of us; if he cause us to hope in his word, he will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:4

Grant thee according to thine own heart ,.... Which is to see his seed, the travail of his soul, and to have the pleasure of the Lord prosper in his hand; to have all his people called, preserved, and glorified; and fulfil all thy counsel ; whatever was agreed upon in the council and covenant of peace between him and his Father, relating to his own glory, and the salvation of his people. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation ,.... That is, "so will we", &c.; or "that we may" F16 So Ainsworth; נרננה "ovemus", Vatablus, Piscator, Michaelis; "cantemus", Gejerus. , &c.; or "let us"; these words, with what follow, point at the end of the church's requests, and what she resolved to do upon the accomplishment of the above things; for instance, she would rejoice in the salvation of the Messiah; meaning either the salvation and deliverance from death and the grave, and all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:6

Now know I that the Lord saveth his Anointed ,.... Not David, though he was the anointed of the God of Jacob, and was anointed with material oil to be king of Israel by Samuel, at the express order of God himself; but David is not here speaking of himself, nor the church of him, but of the Messiah; anointed by Jehovah king over his holy hill of Zion, with the oil of gladness, or the Holy Spirit. The church in prayer rises in her faith, and is strongly assured of the salvation of the Messiah;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses ,.... That is, in chariots and horses prepared for war; which, besides their use for carriage, did great annoyance to the enemy in battle, and were very terrible to them, and were greatly trusted in by those that possessed them, Deuteronomy 20:1 ; such chariots as were called "currus falcati", that had scythes at the sides of them, which being drove with fury among the infantry, cut them down as grass is mown with scythes; such the old... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:4

Grant thee according to thine own heart - May God give thee whatsoever thou art setting thy heart upon, and accomplish all thy desires! This was probably the prayer of the high priest. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation - We expect help from thee alone; it is in thy cause we engage; and to thee, as our war is a just one, we consecrate our banners, inscribed with thy name. It is said that the Maccabees had their name from the inscription on their banners; which was taken from Exodus 15:11 , יהוה באלם כמכה מי mi camochah baelim Yehovah , "Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?" The word being formed from the initial letters מ M , כ C , ב B , י I ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed - These are probably the words of the priest after the victim had been consumed; and those signs had accompanied the offering, which were proofs of God's acceptance of the sacrifice; and, consequently, that the campaign would have a successful issue. David is God's anointed; therefore, he is under his especial care. He will hear him. David must continue to pray, and to depend on God; else he cannot expect continual salvation. David has vast... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:7

Some trust in chariots - The words of the original are short and emphatic: These in chariots; and these in horses; but we will record in the name of Jehovah our God. Or, as the Septuagint, μεγαλυνθησομεθα , "we shall be magnified." Or, as the Vulgate, invocabimus, "we shall invoke the name of the Lord." This and the following verse I suppose to be the words of David and his officers. And the mention of chariots and horses makes it likely that the war with the Ammonites and Syrians is that... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:1-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:6-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:7

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