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The King and The Christ
Commentators note that “thine anointed” (or “Messiah”) historically referred to the psalmist, likely the anointed King David. However, many scholars like Spurgeon and Henry see a deeper, prophetic fulfillment in Jesus Christ. This gives the verse a dual meaning: a king’s plea for help and a Christian’s prayer through the ultimate King.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 84:9
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, O God our shield - Our defense, as a shield is a defense in the day of battle. Compare (Psalms 5:12), note; ([Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 84:9
19th Century
Bishop
Shield .... anointed. — These are here in direct parallelism. So in Psalms 89:18. (See Note, and compare to Psalm…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 84:9
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
Look upon the face of Christ, O God, for he is "thine Anointed"…
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John Gill
On Psalms 84:9
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, O God our shield
Which may be considered either as the character of God, who is addressed, who was David's s…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 84:8–12
17th Century
Minister
In all our addresses to God, we must desire that He would look on Christ, His Anointed One, and accept us for His sake; we must look to Him with fa…