Psalms of Solomon

About this text

Eighteen psalms reflecting Jewish response to Roman conquest. Contains messianic hope and themes of divine justice.

Significance

Important witness to Jewish messianic expectations just before the time of Jesus.

How to Read This Historical Text

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Key excerpts

"Behold, O Lord, and raise up unto them their king, the son of David, at the time which thou, O God, knowest, that he may reign over Israel thy servant."

Scripture cross-references

• Isaiah 11:1-4 — The messianic hope from David's line
• Luke 1:32-33 — Gabriel's announcement echoes this messianic expectation

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This text is one of 17 in the Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts category, and one of 62 across the entire library.