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Psalm 84:9b "And look upon the face of Your anointed."
Day 251 – Psalm 84
“And look upon the face of Your anointed.” Psalm 84:9b
A DEEPLY MOVING PRAYER
Prayers to God were led by the priests. The Levites could also lead in prayer. The pilgrims would join their hearts in prayer with their spiritual leaders. This prayer, offered by the pilgrims, was truly moving.
“O God, behold our shield,
And look upon the face of Your anointed.”
Psalm 84:9
1. “O God, behold our shield”
a) This was more than just a prayer for protection.
b) This was a special prayer for the king of Israel.
c) How may we understand that this was the intended meaning in this context?
d) The answer lies in the understanding of the next phrase.
2. “Your anointed”
a) The words “Your anointed” had a special significance.
b) This phrase was used by Solomon to describe his father, King David.
“O LORD God, do not turn away the face of Your Anointed;
Remember the mercies of Your servant David.”
2 Chronicles 6:42