Dr. Couch, is Psalm 122 a millennial psalm?
Yes, it appears to be. Merrill F. Unger believes it is also. Verse 1
says: "I will be glad when they say to me, ‘Let us go to the house of
the Lord.’" Prophetically, this is also what the nations will say in the
millennial kingdom (Isa. 2:2-3; Jer. 50:5; Zech. 8:21-23; 14:16-21).
Verse 5 is interesting as well. There will be "thrones for judgment"
("seats for judging") set up, and as well, "thrones (seats) for the
house of David." Unger comments:
The plural "thrones" (seats) has in view the bench of judges whose authority
derives from the king (cf. Isa. 32:1). In the millennial Kingdom these
seats will be occupied by co-rulers of the Messiah (Matt. 19:28), the
Davidic-Messianic rule being one of David’s favorite themes (2 Sam.
7:11-13, 19, 25; Psalms 18:50; 21:4).
Verse 6 is a wonderful verse for all of us looking for the kingdom
reign of the Lord Jesus Christ on earth, over Israel, and over the
entire world! It reads, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; ‘May they
prosper who love you.’"
Thanks for asking.
Dr. Mal Couch
