What is the meaning of Psalm 72:7? May the righteous flourish - This opening wish is for God’s people—those who live by faith and obedience—to grow, thrive, and bear fruit. - Scripture consistently links righteousness with vitality: “The righteous will thrive like a green leaf” (Proverbs 11:28); “He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in season” (Psalm 1:3). - Psalm 72 pictures a kingdom where uprightness is rewarded and evil is restrained (compare Isaiah 32:1–2). Flourishing here is more than material comfort; it is the well-being that comes from walking in step with God (Psalm 92:12-14). in his days - “His” refers first to the Davidic king for whom Solomon is praying (Psalm 72 superscription), but the language ultimately stretches forward to the promised Messiah (Jeremiah 23:5-6; Isaiah 11:1-5). - During the reign of this righteous ruler, godliness is not a rare exception; it is the prevailing climate of society. - The New Testament affirms that Jesus, the Son of David, inaugurates such days even now (Acts 13:32-34) and will bring them to full expression at His return (Revelation 11:15). and prosperity abound - The Hebrew idea behind prosperity is shalom—wholeness, peace, security. It touches every sphere of life: • Material: “Judah and Israel lived in safety, every man under his vine and his fig tree” (1 Kings 4:25). • Social: Conflicts cease and justice prevails (Micah 4:3-4). • Spiritual: Hearts rest in God’s presence (John 10:10). - When righteousness is honored, blessings naturally overflow (Deuteronomy 28:1-6). Psalm 72 celebrates that cause-and-effect under God’s covenant faithfulness. until the moon is no more - The scope is breathtaking—this reign is intended to last as long as creation endures. Psalm 89:36-37 echoes the same imagery of an eternal dynasty: “His offspring shall endure forever… like the moon, established forever.” - Such language pushes beyond any merely human administration and points to the everlasting kingdom of Christ (Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 1:32-33). - Revelation 22:5 looks ahead to the day when created lights are outshone by God’s direct glory, yet the promise of unending rule still stands. summary Psalm 72:7 paints a portrait of the ideal kingdom under God’s chosen king: righteousness springs up, shalom overflows, and the blessings endure for as long as time itself. In Solomon’s reign we glimpse the pattern; in Jesus we see the promise secured forever. |
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