Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
May the Lord Answer You in Trouble
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Psalms 20:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 20:1
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee. This opening verse establishes Psalm 20 as a royal intercessory prayer, likely sung by priests or the congregation on behalf of the king before battle. The Hebrew word for 'hear' (ya'anekha, יַעַנְךָ) carries the sense of answering or responding, not merely passive listening—it's a prayer for divine intervention. The 'day of trouble' (yom tsarah, יוֹם צָרָה) refers to times of crisis, particularly military conflicts that threatened Israel's security and the Davidic covenant.The 'name of the God of Jacob' is sig...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 20:1
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“and are safe.”
“you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.”
“My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”
“who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness”
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
“a very present help in trouble.”
“in the days of his flesh”
“whose name is Yahweh”
“so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.”