Psa 72:10-17 | TNotes | STEP | 72:10 The western kings of Tarshish came from a major colony in the western basin of the Mediterranean. The eastern kings of Sheba came from an area in southern Arabia, home of the queen of Sheba (1 Kgs 10 ). • Seba was probably located somewhere south of Egypt, perhaps on the western shore of the Red Sea across from Sheba. • The gifts offered to the king represented a tribute and a token of submission.

72:10 ^a The western kings of Tarshish came from a major colony in the western basin of the Mediterranean. The eastern kings of Sheba came from an area in southern Arabia, home of the queen of Sheba (1 Kgs 10 ^b).

• Seba was probably located somewhere south of Egypt, perhaps on the western shore of the Red Sea across from Sheba.

• The gifts offered to the king represented a tribute and a token of submission.
72:11 ^c All kings and all nations must submit to the messianic king. The hope expressed in 2:10-11 ^d will be realized (see 96:1-3 ^e; 1 Cor 15:25 ^f) when other leaders and peoples bow before and serve this king.
Summary for Ps 72:12-14: 72:12-14 ^g The anointed king will rescue the needy. He is not only the judge but also a father to the poor (10:14 ^h, 17 ⁱ; 68:5 ^j). 72:12 ^k To rescue the poor means to bring an end to the rule of their oppressors.
72:13 ^l Like a father, the king feels pity for those in need (see Mal 3:17 ^m).
Summary for Ps 72:15-17: 72:15-17 ⁿ The just kingdom will be long-lasting and universal. The summary combines the themes of abundance of crops, longevity, tribute of the nations, and the prayer of the nations. 72:15 ^o The people will bless him, fulfilling God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 12:3 ^p; see Ps 133:3 ^q).
72:16 ^r the trees of Lebanon: Lebanon was renowned for its lumber (see study note on 2 Chr 2:8).