He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
He will rule from ocean to ocean, and from the great river to the farthest corners of the earth.
This verse describes a king whose rule will extend across the entire world, from sea to sea and to every distant land.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 72 is a royal psalm traditionally attributed to King Solomon, serving as a prayer for the king's wise and just rule over Israel. In the historical context, this verse reflects the ancient Near Eastern ideals of a king's expansive dominion, likely alluding to the boundaries of Israel's promised land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Euphrates River, as part of God's covenant promises to Abraham and David. It portrays an ideal monarch whose reign brings peace and justice to a vast territory, foreshadowing messianic hopes in the broader biblical narrative.
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