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An Editor's Note
Most commentators agree this verse is not part of Psalm 72 itself, but an editorial note added later. It likely marks the end of the second of five 'books' within the Psalms, a section that was primarily composed of David's writings and thus could be called 'The Prayers of David.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 72:20
18th Century
Theologian
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. This statement is not found in the Syriac version. In that version, the following …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 72:20
19th Century
Preacher
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
This is the end of the second great division of the Book of the Psalms; it is ther…
John Calvin
On Psalms 72:20
16th Century
Theologian
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. We have previously observed that Solomon added this for good reason (if we may suppose he…
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John Gill
On Psalms 72:20
17th Century
Pastor
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended . The Septuagint version renders it, the hymns. This psalm is thought by …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 72:18–20
17th Century
Minister
We are taught to bless God in Christ, for all he has done for us by him. David is earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise…