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The people will bless him, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:3; see Psalm 133:3).
The just kingdom will be long-lasting and universal. The summary combines the themes of abundance of crops, longevity, tribute of the nations, and the prayer of the nations.
This royal psalm concludes Book Two, with Psalm 72:18–20 serving as an epilogue for the entire book. The psalmist considers the future of David's royal line and Zion (see Psalms 46, 48). He prays that Israel's kings will be good and successful, spreading the Lord's blessing to all people worldwide. The exceptional righteousness and rule desired in this prayer hint at the future arrival of Jesus, the Son of David.
These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.
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Sheba: Kingdom known for wealth, trade, and the Queen of Sheba
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Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Gold: Abounded in Sheba Gold: Sheba Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Rulers: Character and Qualifications of Sheba: Queen of, Visits Solomon: Rich in Gold The Ishmaelites: Predictions Respecting: Their Submission to Christ