• Royal psalms
    • Purpose
      • Psalm 2 – The Son of God is singled out to receive a particular blessing from God. He will receive the nations as an inheritance and reign over them.
      • Psalm 18 – David emphasizes God’s lovingkindness toward him.
      • Psalm 20 – The people asked for help in times of trouble on behalf of the king.
      • Psalm 21 – The king would obtain his glory through God’s salvation.
      • Psalm 101 – David promises to be a blameless king.
    • Structure
      • Psalm 18
        • Thanksgiving psalm
      • Psalm 89
        • Psalm 89:5,11 – Creation
        • Psalm 89:30-32 – Prophetic warning
        • Psalm 89:46-52 - Lament
    • Key features
      • Psalm 18 – A forward-looking psalm (see last line).
      • Psalm 110
        • Psalm 110:1 – See Matthew 22:41-46; Acts 2:34-36.
        • Psalm 110:4 – See Hebrews 5:6; 7:17,21 – This applies to Jesus
    • Example
      • Psalm 72
        • Possibly Solomon is speaking here and addressing God.
        • Solomon requests that he be able to judge with righteousness and rule well.
        • The people would be blessed with justice and prosperity if the king ruled well.