Psalm 21:1referencesPsalm 20:4-5
Psalm 21:1 expresses the joy of the king in God's strength, which is a fulfillment of the prayers for victory and success in Psalm 20:4-5.
Thematic focusDivine Strength, Answered Prayer, Kingship.
Cross-References — Psalms 21
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Psalm 21:4references2 Samuel 7:16
Psalm 21:4 speaks of the king's request for life and God granting it, which echoes the promise of an everlasting dynasty to David in 2 Samuel 7:16.
Thematic focusEternal Life, Davidic Covenant.
Psalm 21:7referencesPsalm 16:8
Psalm 21:7 highlights the king's trust in the Lord, similar to the confidence expressed in Psalm 16:8, where the psalmist declares stability because of God's presence.
Thematic focusTrust in God, Stability.
Psalm 21:9referencesMalachi 4:1
Psalm 21:9 describes God's wrath consuming His enemies like a fiery furnace, which parallels the imagery of judgment in Malachi 4:1.
Thematic focusDivine Judgment, Wrath.
Psalm 21:13referencesExodus 15:1-2
Psalm 21:13 praises God's strength and power, similar to the song of Moses in Exodus 15:1-2, which exalts God for His mighty acts of deliverance.
Thematic focusPraise, Divine Power.