Psalms 20: A Prayer for the King's Success in Battle

Psalms 20 documents a corporate intercession for a leader entering crisis or conflict. It establishes that true victory is not found in military hardware (chariots and horses) but in the 'Name of the Lord,' which acts as a spiritual fortress for the petitioner.

v1-4: The Petitions for Divine Support
v5: The Celebration of God’s Banner
v6: The Assurance of the Anointed's Victory
v7-9: The Contrast between Worldly Power and Divine Trust

Psalms chapter 20

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

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The phrase 'set up our banners in the name of our God' refers to the ancient practice of raising a flag to signal who you belong to in battle. The Word Secret is Sagab, meaning 'to set on high' or 'defend,' used here as a request for God to lift the leader out of the reach of his enemies. Discover the riches with psalms 20 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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