Psalms 89:19

"For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel."

Key Reflection

In first-century Israel, the phrase "our shield belongs to the LORD" would resonate deeply with the idea that God was their protector and defense in times of war and adversity. The term "Holy One of Israel" further emphasized God's sanctity and his role as the chosen deity, reinforcing the notion that their king’s authority derived from divine sanction. This verse underscores the close relationship between God’s protection and the kingship of David and his descendants, ensuring that they had a divine protector in times of need.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then thou spakest in vision -Or, by a vision. See this word explained in the notes atIsaiah 1:1. The meaning is, that God had spoken this by means of visions, or by communications made to his people by the prophets. This “vision” was especially made known to Nathan, and through him to David. See2 Samuel 7:4-17. The substance of what is here said is found in that passage in Samuel. In2 Samuel 7:17, it is expressly called a “vision.” To thy holy one -The vision was addressed particularly to David, but was made through him to the people of Israel. The ancient versions render this in the plural, as referring to the people of Israel. The Hebrew is in the singular number.

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