Psalm 72: The Righteous Reign of the Greater King - Dustin Hunziker

Psalm 72 gives us a breathtaking vision of the world under the rule of God’s chosen King. This royal psalm begins in the days of Solomon, but its language quickly stretches beyond any earthly ruler. Here is a King whose reign is marked by righteousness, justice for the poor, peace for the people, the crushing of oppression, and blessing reaching the ends of the earth. This is not merely a prayer for Israel’s monarchy—it is a portrait of the reign humanity longs for and the kingdom only Jesus Christ can bring. From the joyful uproar of Solomon’s coronation in 1 Kings 1 to Christ’s own words that “a greater than Solomon is here,” Psalm 72 calls us to behold the true King. His rule is perfectly aligned with the Father’s will, His heart is for the needy, and His throne brings peace through righteousness. In a world weary of corrupt rulers and broken promises, Psalm 72 announces the hope of the righteous reign of Jesus Christ.