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Psalms 84:9
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist petitions Yahweh directly, placing this request between a plea for divine attention in verse 8 and a declaration of preference for temple worship in verse 10. The words — מָ֭גִנֵּ/נוּ (Ma.gi.ne./nu) translates literally as "our shield," and מְשִׁיחֶֽ/ךָ\׃ (me.shi.Che./kha) means "your anointed." The thread — The shield imagery reappears in Genesis 15:1 where God identifies Himself as Abram’s protection, while the title "anointed" marks the focal point of opposition in Psalms 2:2. Why it lands — The text commands the reader to direct attention to God’s protective role and His designated leader, framing reliance on divine provision rather than human security.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
Cross-references
- Psalms 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
- Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”
- 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”
- 1 Samuel 16:6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
- 2 Chronicles 6:42 O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”
- Psalms 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
- Psalms 59:11 Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.
- Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.