Psa 20:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 20:1-24:10: Pss 20–24 This sequence of psalms expresses the experience of moving from confidence and commitment (Pss 20–21 ), through anguish and abandonment (Ps 22 ), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Pss 23–24 ). Summary for Ps 20:1-9: Ps 20 This royal prayer for God’s victory (20:1-5 ) leads to confidence in God’s rescue (20:6-8 ) and a communal request for God’s response (20:9 ). Summary for Ps 20:1-5: 20:1-5 The community prays for the king’s protection and victory. 20:1 The title God of Jacob affectionately expresses God’s ancient relationship with his people (see 46:7 , 11 ; 75:9 ; 76:6 ; 81:1 , 4 ; 84:8 ; 94:7 ; 114:7 ; 146:5 ). • keep you safe from all harm: See 59:1-2 .

Summary for Ps 20:1-24:10: Pss 20–24 ^a This sequence of psalms expresses the experience of moving from confidence and commitment (Pss 20–21 ^b), through anguish and abandonment (Ps 22 ^c), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Pss 23–24 ^d).
Summary for Ps 20:1-9: Ps 20 ^e This royal prayer for God’s victory (20:1-5 ^f) leads to confidence in God’s rescue (20:6-8 ^g) and a communal request for God’s response (20:9 ^h).
Summary for Ps 20:1-5: 20:1-5 ⁱ The community prays for the king’s protection and victory. 20:1 ^j The title God of Jacob affectionately expresses God’s ancient relationship with his people (see 46:7 ^k, 11 ^l; 75:9 ^m; 76:6 ⁿ; 81:1 ^o, 4 ^p; 84:8 ^q; 94:7 ^r; 114:7 ^s; 146:5 ^t).

• keep you safe from all harm: See 59:1-2 ^u.