KJV ORIGINAL
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There I will make David's strength grow and flourish. I have prepared a light that will always shine for my chosen one.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to restore and strengthen David's royal line, keeping a light burning for his chosen king forever.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during or after the Babylonian exile when David's royal line seemed broken and Jerusalem lay in ruins. The 'horn' was a symbol of strength and power in ancient times, often referring to royal authority. God's promise of an eternal 'lamp' for David's line pointed both to the restoration of the monarchy and ultimately to the coming Messiah from David's lineage.
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