Psalms 72:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he will live, and people will give him gold from Sheba. People will pray for him constantly, and every day he will be praised.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a king who will be blessed with long life, receive precious gifts from distant lands, and be continually honored through prayers and praise.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written by or about King Solomon, describing the ideal righteous king. Sheba was a wealthy kingdom (likely in modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia) famous for its gold and spices. The Queen of Sheba famously visited Solomon, bringing lavish gifts including gold, fulfilling this prophetic description.

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