Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
David probably composed this Psalm to express the prayers of the pious for his success as at once the head of the Church and nation. Like other compositions of which David in such relations is the subject, its sentiments have a permanent value—the prosperity of Christ's kingdom being involved, as well as typified, in that of Israel and its king. (Psalms 20:1-9)
hear thee—graciously (Psalms 4:1).
name of—or manifested perfections, as power, wisdom, etc.
defend thee—set thee on high from danger (Psalms 9:9; Psalms 18:3).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 20:1:
Psalms 20:1
Psalms 48:10
Psalms 52:9
Psalms 68:4
Psalms 91:14-16
Psalms 111:9
Psalms 124:8
Zechariah 10:12
1 Corinthians 10:26
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