# Psalm 21 📖: The King Rejoices in God
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#💬 Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#📂 Internal Notes]]
## 📜 Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## For the music director, a psalm of David.
[[#Verse 01.]] O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give;
he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.
[[#Verse 02.]] You grant him his heart’s desire;
you do not refuse his request. (Selah)
[[#Verse 03.]] For you bring him rich blessings;
you place a golden crown on his head.
[[#Verse 04.]] He asked you to sustain his life,
and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.
[[#Verse 05.]] Your deliverance brings him great honor;
you give him majestic splendor.
[[#Verse 06.]] For you grant him lasting blessings;
you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.
[[#Verse 07.]] For the king trusts in the Lord,
and because of the Most High’s faithfulness he is not shaken.
[[#Verse 08.]] You prevail over all your enemies;
your power is too great for those who hate you.
[[#Verse 09.]] You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear.
The Lord angrily devours them;
the fire consumes them.
[[#Verse 10.]] You destroy their offspring from the earth,
their descendants from among the human race.
[[#Verse 11.]] Yes, they intend to do you harm;
they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.
[[#Verse 12.]] For you make them retreat
when you aim your arrows at them.
[[#Verse 13.]] Rise up, O Lord, in strength!
We will sing and praise your power.
## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary
###### Overall.
###### Verse 01.
###### Verse 02.
###### Verse 03.
###### Verse 04.
###### Verse 05.
###### Verse 06.
###### Verse 07.
###### Verse 08.
###### Verse 09.
###### Verse 10.
###### Verse 11.
###### Verse 12.
###### Verse 13.
## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Psalm 21 is a royal thanksgiving that answers the prayer of Psalm 20.
2. Both psalms mention the desires of the king's heart (20:4; 21:2).
3. The crown of pure gold (21:3) may recall the crown David took from the king of Rabbah (2 Samuel 12:30).
4. "Length of days forever and ever" (21:4) went beyond any earthly king and was later read messianically.
5. Ancient Jewish interpreters (the Targum) read the king in Psalm 21 as the Messiah.
6. The psalm begins and ends with God's strength (21:1, 13), framing the whole song.
7. 21:8-12 shifts to address the king and describe his victory over enemies.
8. "Fiery furnace" (21:9) is an image of complete judgment.
9. The phrase "Most High" (*Elyon*) in 21:7 stresses God's supreme rule over all kings.
10. The final verse calls the people to sing and praise God's power (21:13).
## 🧠 Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the King given eternal life and crowned with glory and majesty (21:4-5). God has crowned Jesus with glory and honor because He suffered death for us (Hebrews 2:9).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
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## 💬 Discussion Questions
1. The king rejoices in God's strength and salvation (21:1). What victories has God given you that deserve celebration?
2. God gave the king the desire of his heart (21:2). How do you think David's desires were shaped by his relationship with God?
3. The king trusts in the faithful love of the Most High and will not be shaken (21:7). How does trust bring stability?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- 📖 verse 1: The king rejoices in the Lord's strength and salvation.
- 📖 verse 3: God welcomes the king with rich blessings and places a crown of gold on his head.
- 📖 verse 7: The king trusts in the Lord and will not be shaken.
## 🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference
- 🔗 [[Psalm 20|Psalm 20]] - The prayer before the battle.
- 🔗 [[Hebrews 02#Verse 09.|Hebrews 2:9]] - Jesus crowned with glory and honor.
- 🔗 [[Revelation 19#Verse 12.|Revelation 19:12]] - On His head are many crowns.
- 🔗 [[2 Samuel 07#Verse 16.|2 Samuel 7:16]] - David's throne established forever.
- 🔗 [[Philippians 02#Verse 09.|Philippians 2:9]] - God highly exalted Him.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
📝 SOAP: [[Psalm 21- SOAP|Finding Joy in the Lord]]
## 📂 Internal Notes