In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 72 - Give the King Your Justice
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Mar 10, 2026 A reading and prayer centered on a royal blessing for justice and protection of the needy. Reflections on Solomon’s wisdom, failures, and the kingdom’s struggles. A shift toward seeing the psalm fulfilled in the perfect Davidic king, Jesus. Short devotional prompts to help listeners connect the text to faith.
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Solomon's Prayer For A Righteous Universal King
- Psalm 72 prays for a king whose reign brings justice, flourishing, and global dominion.
- Dane Ortlund reads Solomon's words asking for defense of the needy, abundant blessing, and nations bowing from sea to sea.
Justice Measured By Care For The Needy
- The psalm emphasizes compassionate rulership focused on the poor and oppressed.
- Specific lines: delivering the needy, pitying the weak, redeeming lives from violence, and valuing precious blood in God's sight.
Psalm 72 Pointing Forward To Christ
- Though Solomon wrote Psalm 72, Dane Ortlund redirects the hope to a greater Davidic heir.
- He argues only Jesus fulfills the prayer's lofty aims—righteous rule, eternal name, and global blessing.