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God Gives More Than We Ask
Commentators note that the king, likely David, prayed for his life when facing mortal danger. God not only answered by preserving him but gave him something far greater: the promise of an enduring legacy ('length of days for ever and ever'). This illustrates a powerful principle: God often responds to our prayers with blessings that exceed our original requests and expectations.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 21:4
18th Century
Theologian
He asked life of you - An expression similar to this occurs in (Psalms 61:5–6), For you, O God, have heard my vows;...You wi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 21:4
19th Century
Bishop
For ever and ever. — This is merely a term for indefinite length. (Compare the common salutation of a king: [Refe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 21:4
19th Century
Preacher
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
And because he lives, we shall live also; the…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 21:4
16th Century
Theologian
He asked life from thee. This verse confirms what I have previously said, that this psalm is not to be limited to the person of any one ma…
John Gill
On Psalms 21:4
17th Century
Pastor
He asked life of thee, [and] thou gavest [it] him
Both for himself, as man, when he was about to die, that he might …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 21:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Happy the people whose king makes God's strength his confidence, and God's salvation his joy; who is pleased with all the advancements of God's kin…