Psalms 72:15
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
Original Language Analysis
וִיחִ֗י
And he shall live
H2421
וִיחִ֗י
And he shall live
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
1 of 11
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
וְיִתֶּן
and to him shall be given
H5414
וְיִתֶּן
and to him shall be given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
2 of 11
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
מִזְּהַ֪ב
of the gold
H2091
מִזְּהַ֪ב
of the gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
4 of 11
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
שְׁ֫בָ֥א
of Sheba
H7614
שְׁ֫בָ֥א
of Sheba
Strong's:
H7614
Word #:
5 of 11
sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an ethiopian district
וְיִתְפַּלֵּ֣ל
prayer also shall be made
H6419
וְיִתְפַּלֵּ֣ל
prayer also shall be made
Strong's:
H6419
Word #:
6 of 11
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
בַּעֲד֣וֹ
H1157
בַּעֲד֣וֹ
Strong's:
H1157
Word #:
7 of 11
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
תָמִ֑יד
for him continually
H8548
תָמִ֑יד
for him continually
Strong's:
H8548
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
1 Kings 10:14Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.Revelation 1:18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.Isaiah 60:6The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.2 Peter 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.1 John 1:2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.1 Thessalonians 3:11Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.2 Timothy 4:22The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.Philippians 2:11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Historical Context
'He shall live' points to the king's longevity or, messianically, to Christ's resurrection and eternal life. Human kings die; the Son lives forever, making His priesthood and kingship permanent (Hebrews 7:24-25).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's eternal life guarantee the permanence of His saving work?
- What 'gold' can you offer King Jesus in worship and devotion?
- How can you participate in the continual prayer and daily praise due to Christ?
Analysis & Commentary
The king shall live, and people will give him gold of Sheba, pray for him continually, and daily praise him. This describes perpetual reign with ongoing tribute, intercession, and worship. The gold recalls the Queen of Sheba's gifts; the continual prayer suggests the king's dependence on divine help despite earthly power. Only Christ's eternal reign and the church's unceasing intercession (Hebrews 7:25) and praise fully satisfy this prophecy.