Psalm 72

Psalm 72 is the 72nd psalm from the Book of Psalms. Traditionally seen as being written by King Solomon, Brug writes "The heading of Psalm 72 is 'Of Solomon.' This may also be translated 'to or for Solomon.' For this reason some commentators regard this as a Psalm written by David to express his hope for Solomon.".[1] In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 71 in a slightly different numbering system.

This article uses the Hebrew (Masoretic) Psalms numbering. Psalm 72 in Septuagint/Vulgate numbering would correspond to Psalm 73 in Hebrew numbering.
Fresco (1860) by Carl Gottfried Pfannschmidt showing king David with quotation of Psalm 72:11: "May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him." Saint Mary church. Barth (Western Pomerania).

Analysis

Some commentators see David's prayers are fulfilled in some sense pictured in the reign of Solomon, a temple will be built and there will be great peace and prosperity, yet the language is larger than Solomon. "The whole earth is filled with his glory" is like the angel speaking from Isaiah 6. Matthew Henry has this fulfillment in some ways in the reign of Solomon but even more in a greater than Solomon to come.[2]

Uses

Judaism
  • Verses 18–19 are the third and fourth verses of Baruch Hashem L'Olam in Pesukei Dezimra and Baruch Hashem L'Olam during Maariv.[3]

New Testament

Christianity

Canadian National Motto

The national motto of Canada, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, comes from Psalm 72:8[7]:

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.

— Psalm 72:8, KJV

References
  1. Brug, John F. (2005). People's Bible Commentary: Psalms I. St Louis: Concordia Publishing House. p. 285. ISBN 0-7586-0427-0.
  2. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise): Psalm 72
  3. Scherman, Nosson (1985), The Complete Artscroll Siddur, pp. 74, 264.
  4. Kirkpatrick, A. F. (1901). The Book of Psalms: with Introduction and Notes. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Book IV and V: Psalms XC-CL. Cambridge: At the University Press. p. 839. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  5. Winchell, James M. (1821). An Arrangement of the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D. Boston: Lincon & Edmans. #490.
  6. "Lectionary Summaries". Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  7. Kaye Lamb, W. (2016), "A Mari usque ad mare", The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  • Psalm 72 in Hebrew and English - Mechon-mamre
  • Psalm 72 King James Bible - Wikisource
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