Cross-References — Psalms 72

5 pairs

1. Psalm 72:1→references1 Kings 3:9

   Psalm 72:1 is a prayer for the king to have God's justice and righteousness, similar to Solomon's request for wisdom to govern the people in 1 Kings 3:9.

   Thematic focusRighteous Leadership, Divine Wisdom.

   • #Righteousness
   • #Wisdom
   • #Leadership

2. Psalm 72:8→referencesZechariah 9:10

   Psalm 72:8 speaks of the king's dominion from sea to sea, which parallels the prophecy in Zechariah 9:10 about the Messiah's reign extending to the ends of the earth.

   Thematic focusUniversal Reign, Messianic Kingdom.

   • #Messiah
   • #Kingdom
   • #Reign

3. Psalm 72:11→referencesPhilippians 2:10-11

   Psalm 72:11 envisions all kings bowing before the king, which is echoed in Philippians 2:10-11 where every knee bows to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship.

   Thematic focusWorship, Sovereignty of Christ.

   • #Worship
   • #Sovereignty
   • #Christ

4. Psalm 72:17→referencesGenesis 12:3

   Psalm 72:17 speaks of all nations being blessed through the king, reflecting the promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 that all families of the earth will be blessed through his seed.

   Thematic focusBlessing to Nations, Abrahamic Covenant.

   • #Blessing
   • #Covenant
   • #Nations

5. Psalm 72:19→referencesIsaiah 6:3

   Psalm 72:19 declares the glory of the Lord filling the earth, similar to the vision in Isaiah 6:3 where the seraphim proclaim the whole earth is full of His glory.

   Thematic focusGlory of God, Divine Presence.

   • #Glory
   • #Presence
   • #God

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