Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Kings bringing gifts applied to the Messiah; entire Psalm 72 viewed as Messianic in Yalkut
Kings Bring Gifts
The psalm envisioned a day when kings from distant lands would bring gifts and bow before Israel's ruler.
Old Testament
Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
New Testament
Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Why This Matters
The psalm envisioned a day when kings from distant lands would bring gifts and bow before Israel's ruler. When the Magi—scholars from the East—arrived with gold, frankincense, and myrrh and fell down to worship the infant Jesus, this royal homage began to be fulfilled. Even as a baby, Jesus drew the reverence of foreign dignitaries.
Reflection
Lord, as I reflect on Kings Bring Gifts, make me steady in faith, humble in spirit, and rooted in Your unchanging identity.
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Josh McDowell
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #11 Presented with Gifts
Kings of Sheba bringing gifts fulfilled by Magi; Isaiah 60:6 cited as parallel
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