Psalms 72:10
Psalms 72:10 in Multiple Translations
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute: The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands come back with offerings; let the kings of Sheba and Seba give of their stores.
The kings of Tarshish and the islands will bring him tribute; the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him with gifts.
The Kings of Tarshish and of the yles shall bring presents: the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring giftes.
Kings of Tarshish and of the isles send back a present. Kings of Sheba and Seba a reward bring near.
The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Therefore will my people return here and full days shall be found in them.
I hope/desire that the kings of Spain and of the islands in the Mediterranean Sea will bring ◄tribute money/taxes► to the kings of Israel, and that the kings of Sheba to the south and of Seba to the southwest will bring them gifts.
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Psalms 72:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַלְכֵ֬י
תַרְשִׁ֣ישׁ
וְ֭/אִיִּים
מִנְחָ֣ה
יָשִׁ֑יבוּ
מַלְכֵ֥י
שְׁבָ֥א
וּ֝/סְבָ֗א
אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר
יַקְרִֽיבוּ
מַלְכֵ֬י
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
תַרְשִׁ֣ישׁ
Tarshîysh
H8659
Tarshish
N-proper
וְ֭/אִיִּים
ʼîy
H339
coastland
Conj | N-mp
מִנְחָ֣ה
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fs
יָשִׁ֑יבוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
שְׁבָ֥א
Shᵉbâʼ
H7614
Sheba
N-proper
וּ֝/סְבָ֗א
Çᵉbâʼ
H5434
Seba
Conj | N-proper
אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר
ʼeshkâr
H814
gift
N-ms
יַקְרִֽיבוּ
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 72:10
מַלְכֵ֬י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
תַרְשִׁ֣ישׁ
Tarshîysh
H8659
"Tarshish"
N-proper
Tarshish was a place on the Mediterranean, also the name of a Persian and an Israelite, and a term for a merchant vessel, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.10; son of: Bilhan (H1092H); brother of: Jeush (H3266H), Benjamin (H1144H), Ehud (H0164H), Chenaanah (H3668H), Zethan (H2133) and Ahishahar (H0300) § Tarshish or Tharshish = "yellow jasper" 1) son of Javan 2) a Benjamite, son of Bilhan 3) one of the wise men close to king Ahasuerus of Persia 4) a city of the Phoenicians in a distant part of the Mediterranean Sea to which the prophet Jonah was trying to flee 1a) perhaps in Cyprus or Spain 5) a city somewhere near and accessible to the Red Sea to which ships constructed at Ezion-geber on the Elanitic Gulf on the Red Sea were to sail
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Tarshish, Tharshish. See also: Genesis 10:4; Isaiah 23:1; Psalms 48:8.
וְ֭/אִיִּים
ʼîy
H339
"coastland"
Conj | N-mp
This word refers to a habitable spot, such as a coast, island, or dry land. It is used to describe desirable places in the Bible, like a country or region.
Definition: coast, island, shore, region
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: country, isle, island. See also: Genesis 10:5; Isaiah 51:5; Psalms 72:10.
מִנְחָ֣ה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
יָשִׁ֑יבוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
שְׁבָ֥א
Shᵉbâʼ
H7614
"Sheba"
N-proper
Sheba was a region in southern Arabia, also the name of a man who was an ancestor of a tribe. The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, as told in 1 Kings 10. The region of Sheba was known for its wealth and trade.
Definition: § Sheba = "seven" or "an oath" a nation in southern Arabia
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Sheba, Sabeans. See also: Genesis 10:7; 2 Chronicles 9:3; Psalms 72:10.
וּ֝/סְבָ֗א
Çᵉbâʼ
H5434
"Seba"
Conj | N-proper
Seba was a son of Cush and the country he settled is also referred to by this name, possibly Ethiopia. This name is mentioned in the Bible as a place south of Palestine.
Definition: § Seba = "drink thou" a nation south of Palestine, perhaps Ethiopia
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Seba. See also: Genesis 10:7; Psalms 72:10; Isaiah 43:3.
אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר
ʼeshkâr
H814
"gift"
N-ms
This word refers to a gift or present, like the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus in Matthew 2. It is used to describe something given freely, often as an act of kindness.
Definition: gift
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: gift, present. See also: Psalms 72:10; Ezekiel 27:15.
יַקְרִֽיבוּ
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
Study Notes — Psalms 72:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 72:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
- Sermons on Psalms 72:10
Context — Endow the King with Your Justice
8May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
9May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
10May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. 12For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:6 | Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. |
| 2 | Psalms 68:29 | Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. |
| 3 | Isaiah 49:7 | Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” |
| 4 | Psalms 45:12 | The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. |
| 5 | Isaiah 60:9 | Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 10:1 | Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. |
| 7 | Genesis 10:7 | The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 9:21 | For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 10:25 | Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. |
| 10 | Matthew 2:11 | On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. |
Psalms 72:10 Summary
This verse is talking about how all the kings and nations of the world will one day bring gifts and tribute to the Lord, recognizing His authority and reign. This is a picture of the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, that all nations would be blessed through him (Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18). The Lord desires that all people would come to know and worship Him, and this verse shows us a future time when that will be a reality. As we look forward to that day, we can start by offering our own lives and gifts to the Lord, just like the kings of old.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the kings of Tarshish and distant shores in Psalms 72:10?
The kings of Tarshish and distant shores represent the farthest reaches of the known world, symbolizing the universal scope of the Messiah's reign, as seen in Psalms 2:8 and Isaiah 49:6.
Why are the kings of Sheba and Seba specifically mentioned in this verse?
The kings of Sheba and Seba were known for their wealth and prominence, and their gift-giving represents the voluntary submission and tribute of all nations to the Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 60:6 and Ezekiel 27:22-23.
Is this verse talking about a literal, earthly kingdom or a spiritual one?
While the language of Psalms 72:10 suggests a literal, earthly kingdom, it also points to the spiritual reality of the Messiah's reign, where all nations will submit to His lordship, as seen in Philippians 2:10-11 and Revelation 11:15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Psalms 72:10 is part of a larger prayer for the Messiah's reign, which includes His dominion over all the earth, as seen in Psalms 72:8, and His care for the needy and afflicted, as seen in Psalms 72:12-14.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to bring 'tribute' to the Lord, and how can I do that in my daily life?
- In what ways can I, like the kings of Sheba and Seba, offer gifts to the Lord, whether tangible or intangible?
- How can I, as a follower of Christ, participate in the universal reign of the Messiah, and what does that look like in my community?
- What does it mean for all nations to 'serve' the Lord, and how can I be a part of that global movement?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents,.... Tarshish either signifies the sea, as it is sometimes rendered in the Targum; and then the sense is, the kings of the sea, that is, of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 72:10
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
Of Tarshish and of the isles; or, of the sea and (or, that is; for that conjunction is oft used exegetically) of the isles, i.e. of remote countries, to which they used to go from Canaan by sea; all which are frequently called isles in Scripture, as hath been noted before. The kings that rule by sea (where Solomon had no great power) or by land. Sheba and Seba; two Arabian countries; unless the one be Arabia, and the other Ethiopia beyond Egypt.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
Psalms 72:10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.Ver. 10. The kings of Tarshish, and of the isles] i.e. All the kings of the earth, which being encompassed with the ocean, is therefore by the old geographers called a great island. Judaea, though part of the continent, is called an isle, Isaiah 20:6, because separated from other countries; with whom God would have his people to have as little to do as might be, that they might not be corrupted with foreign fashions. This was accomplished partly in Solomon; see 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 4:34; 1 Kings 10:25; perfectly it is, and shall be in Christ: De Solomone certum est, de Christo certius, saith Kimchi; all the kingdoms of the earth shall one day be his kingdoms; he shall be the universal Monarch, and he alone.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
(10) Tarshish.—The question of the identity of this place (or district) with the “Tartessus” of the Greeks is too long for a note. (See Jonah 1:3.) But plainly the mention here of “the isles,” i.e., islands and coasts of the Mediterranean (comp. Daniel 11:18; Isaiah 11:11), is in favour of the identity. Bring presents.—Literally, return presents, but not in the sense of an interchange of royal gifts (as 1 Kings 10:13) but of “payment of tribute.” The expression is illustrated by the words “revenue,” “custom-house returns,” &c. (Comp. the Latin, reditus.) Sheba.—The Joktanic kingdom, embracing the greater part of Yemen or Arabia Felix, and so here representing Arabia, (the LXX. and Vulg. have “kings of Arabians”) while “Seba” (or “Saba”), which was Cushite, and was by Josephus (A. J., 2:10, s. 2), identified with “Meroë,” represents Africa. (See Genesis 10:7; Genesis 10:28, and Smith’s Bible Dictionary, articles “Sheba” and “Seba.”)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
Verse 10. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shalt bring presents] Though Solomon did not reign over Cilicia, of which Tarsus was the capital, yet he might receive gifts, not in the sense of tribute; for מנחה minchah, the word here used, signifies a gratitude or friendly offering. The kings of Sheba and Seba] Both countries of Arabia. From the former came the queen of Sheba, to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And she brought exceeding great presents or gifts, but not in the way of tribute, for Solomon had no jurisdiction in her country. And certainly many sovereigns, to obtain his friendship, sent him various presents of the choicest produce of their respective countries; and no doubt he did with them as with the queen of Sheba, gave them gifts in return. Hence the word אשכר eshcar is used, which signifies "a compensative present, made on account of benefits received."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 72:10
10. Let the kings … bring presents, or, as R.V. marg., render tribute, the word implying that they are rendering what is due to him. Tarshish was the wealthy Phoenician colony of Tartessus in southern Spain: the isles or rather the coastlands are those of the Mediterranean generally. Sheba was south-eastern Arabia (Arabia Felix), famous for its wealth and commerce; hence P.B.V., following LXX and Vulg., gives Arabia: Seba, mentioned in Genesis 10:7 among Cushite peoples and coupled with Egypt and Ethiopia in Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 45:14, is generally supposed to be the kingdom of Meroe in Ethiopia, but may denote a Cushite state on the Arabian Gulf. The most remote and the most wealthy nations unite in honouring the righteous king.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:10
The kings of Tarshish - On the situation of Tarshish, see the notes at Isaiah 2:16. Compare Psalms 48:7. The word seems to be used here to denote any distant region abounding with riches.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 72:10
10. Tarshish—Its location is not known, but is supposed to be the same as Tartessus, a colony and trading point of the Phoenicians, situated in the south of Spain, the most distant point west of Palestine known to the ancients.
Sermons on Psalms 72:10
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Surprises at the Birth of Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the possibility of the preaching of the word of God happening today. He emphasizes that for this to occur, a person must genuinely desire to |
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Rejection of Christ—a Common, and Most Unreasonable Iniquity by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the common sin of rejecting Jesus Christ, emphasizing the unsuitable reception of Christ and the gospel, which often hides under a cloak of religion. H |
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The Consecration of Earth's Gold and Silver. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the future glory of the Church and the significance of consecrating earthly wealth to Christ. He reflects on the transformation of Tyre from a prosperous |
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Psalm 45 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the beauty and majesty of Christ as the spiritual Bridegroom, emphasizing the believer's fervent commendation of Jesus and the eloquence in expressing due pra |
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The Practicability of Something Being by William Carey | William Carey preaches about the impediments in carrying the gospel among the heathen, addressing concerns such as distance, barbarous living conditions, danger, language barriers, |
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(1 Kings) the Wisdom of Solomon by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of organization and order in the Bible. He uses the example of God organizing the Israelites in the book of Numbers to emphasiz |
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The Church's Threefold Temptation by Vance Havner | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of approaching church and sermons with a hungry heart, seeking blessings rather than finding faults. The speaker criticizes the tende |