Psa' 72:1

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1 David, praying for Solomon, shews the goodness and glory of his kingdom, and in type of Christ's kingdom 18 He blesses God.

A.M. 2989. B.C. 1015. (Title.) A Psalm.

This Psalm seems to have been composed by David in his last days, when he had set his beloved son on the throne. "Then," says Calmet, "transported with joy and gratitude, he addressed this Psalm to God, in which he prays Him to pour out His blessings on the young king, and upon the people.

He then, wrapped up in a divine enthusiasm, ascends to a higher subject; and sings the glory of the Messiah, and the magnificence of his reign."

for. or, of.

Ps 127:1; *title

Give.

1Kgs 1:39-53; 1Chr 22:12; 1Chr 22:13; 1Chr 29:19; 2Chr 1:10; Isa 11:2; John 3:34 Heb 1:8; Heb 1:9

the king's.

1Kgs 1:47; 1Kgs 1:48; 1Kgs 2:1-4; Jer 23:5; Jer 23:6