Psalm 72:7

In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

Cross-reference

Psalm 72:5 Parallel

Psalm 72:5 also uses the moon as a symbol of enduring reign, reinforcing the eternal scope of the king's peace here.

Psalm 132:15-18 promises abundant provision and joy for David's line, directly paralleling the flourishing and prosperity of Psalm 72:7.

Psalm 89:37 Parallel

Psalm 89:37 also uses the moon to symbolize the enduring Davidic covenant, echoing the eternal peace promised here.

Psalm 37:11 Parallel

Psalm 37:11 promises abundant peace to the meek, paralleling the peace that flourishes under the righteous king here.

Psalm 29:11 Related theme

Psalm 29:11 also speaks of peace as a divine blessing, echoing the peace that flourishes in the king's reign here.

1 Kings 4:25 Historical context

1 Kings 4:25 describes peace under Solomon, directly fulfilling the prayer for peace and safety in Psalm 72:7.

Luke 2:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:14 announces peace on earth at Jesus' birth — the arrival of the peace prayed for in this psalm.

Luke 1:33 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:33 declares Jesus' eternal reign — the direct fulfillment of the king whose peace lasts 'till the moon be no more'.

Malachi 4:2 Parallel

Malachi 4:2 promises the 'sun of righteousness' with healing, a messianic fulfillment of the righteousness in Psalm 72:7.

Isaiah 61:11 uses the same agricultural image of righteousness springing up, directly echoing Psalm 72:7's flourishing.

Isaiah 35:1-10 portrays the desert blossoming and the redeemed returning with joy, echoing the flourishing and peace of Psalm 72:7.

Isaiah 32:15-20 promises peace and security from the Spirit's outpouring, directly paralleling the abundant prosperity of Psalm 72:7.

Isaiah 11:6-9 depicts the peaceful messianic kingdom where righteousness fills the earth, matching the prosperity and righteousness of Psalm 72:7.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 promises endless peace and government — directly echoing the 'till the moon be no more' duration of peace here.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 announces the birth of the Prince of Peace — the ultimate fulfillment of the peaceful reign described here.

1 Chronicles 22:9 describes Solomon as a man of rest whose reign brings peace — directly paralleling the peace and flourishing prayed for here.

Micah 5:5 Parallel

Micah 5:5 declares the coming ruler 'shall be their peace' — directly echoing the peace that abounds in Psalm 72:7.

Zechariah 9:10 describes the king who speaks peace to the nations and rules from sea to sea — a direct parallel to the peace and flourishing in Psalm 72:7.

1 Kings 5:4 Historical context

1 Kings 5:4 records Solomon's rest from enemies — directly echoing the peace and security prayed for here.

1 Kings 4:24 Historical context

1 Kings 4:24 describes Solomon's widespread peace — a historical fulfillment of the peace prayed for in this psalm.

Isaiah 2:4 Parallel

Isaiah 2:4 envisions universal peace when nations beat swords into plowshares — expanding the peace prayed for here to a global scale.

Jeremiah 33:6 promises peace and prosperity to Jerusalem, paralleling the abundant peace in the king's days here.

Ephesians 2:14–17 Prophetic fulfillment

Ephesians 2:14-17 reveals Christ as our peace who reconciles Jews and Gentiles — the deeper spiritual peace behind the earthly peace described here.

Hebrews 1:8 Parallel

Hebrews 1:8 applies eternal throne language to Christ, echoing the righteous and peaceful reign described here.

Hebrews 7:2 Parallel

Hebrews 7:2 identifies Melchizedek as king of righteousness and peace, matching the twin themes of this verse.

Isaiah 32:3-8 describes a society of wise and just people under righteous rule, paralleling the flourishing of the righteous in Psalm 72:7.

Daniel 2:44 Parallel

Daniel 2:44 describes an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed — paralleling the eternal peace and flourishing here.

Micah 4:3 Related theme

Micah 4:3 describes nations beating swords into plowshares — a parallel image of the peace that flourishes in the messianic age.