There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
There will be plenty of grain growing in the earth, even on the tops of mountains; its crops will wave in the wind like the forests of Lebanon, and the people in the cities will thrive and multiply like grass covering the earth.
This verse promises a time of incredible abundance and prosperity, where crops will grow everywhere and people will flourish greatly.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 72 is a royal psalm attributed to King David, likely written as a prayer for his son Solomon or for an ideal king, emphasizing a reign of justice and prosperity. In the ancient Near East, where agriculture was essential for survival, this verse uses vivid imagery of abundant grain on mountaintops and flourishing cities to symbolize God's blessings on the land. It reflects the cultural hopes for a king who brings peace and fertility, much like the cedars of Lebanon represented strength and abundance.
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