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</li><li>The king, like a prophet, was responsible for encouraging and admonishing the people to follow YHWH.
</li><li>The king, like a prophet, was responsible for encouraging and admonishing the people to follow YHWH.
</li><li>The king, like a priest, was responsible for interceding with YHWH on the people's behalf.
</li><li>The king, like a priest, was responsible for interceding with YHWH on the people's behalf.
* Israelite agriculture was dependent upon rain; drought was a frequent and serious problem for Israel.
</li><li>Israelite agriculture was dependent upon rain; drought was a frequent and serious problem for Israel.
</li><li>"In the ancient Near East the king was held responsible for the rain" (cf. Pss. 72; 132:15; 144:11-14).
</li><li>"In the ancient Near East the king was held responsible for the rain" (cf. Pss. 72; 132:15; 144:11-14).
</li><li>In times of crisis, especially drought, the people often turned to other gods (cf. 1Kgs. 17-18; Jer. 5:24; Hos. 2:8-9; Zech. 10:1-2).</li></ul>
</li><li>In times of crisis, especially drought, the people often turned to other gods (cf. 1Kgs. 17-18; Jer. 5:24; Hos. 2:8-9; Zech. 10:1-2).</li></ul>
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Latest revision as of 20:17, 6 January 2025


"Shine on us!"

Purpose: To intercede for the people and call them to repentance.

Content: People, trust in YHWH alone! He has relieved our suffering in the past, and he will help us again when I call to him. YHWH, shine on us!

Message: YHWH alone gives peace and security in times of distress.

Author: David

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