“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.”
The prayer that the king would live long and receive gold and constant prayers articulates the desire for the king's longevity and the people's perpetual intercession. The reference to gold suggests wealth and abundance. The constant prayers indicate ongoing communal support. This verse indicates that righteous kingship would be sustained by the people's persistent intercession.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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