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Psalm 45:3a "Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One..."

Day 43 – Psalm 45

“Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One…” Psalm 45:3a

DUTIES OF A KING

Many are the duties of a king. One of them is listed here in the following text.

“Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One,
With Your glory and Your majesty.”
Psalm 45:3

DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY

War is always unpleasant. Nevertheless there will be times when the King has to defend the nation from wicked invaders.

1. “Gird Your sword upon Your thigh”

a) The sword was a necessary weapon of war in ancient times.
b) The girding of the sword represents readiness for battle.

2. Features of a good King

a) Mighty One
i) Strength must be present.
ii) Courage must accompany.
b) Glory
i) Victory and glory go together.
ii) Magnanimity towards enemies adds to the glory of the King.
c) Majesty
i) The King must project an aura of majesty.
ii) His good name and reputation add to His majesty.
iii) His accomplishments as a good ruler adds to His majesty.