The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Israel's prayer for its anointed king in battle. So the Church's prayer for her Messiah's triumph. Psalms 20:1-9 and Ps Israel's prayer for its anointed king in battle. So the Church's prayer for her Messiah's triumph. Psalms 20:1-9 and Psalms 21:1-13 form a pair. Psalms 20:1-9.-Prayer that the God of Jacob would help Israel's King in the coming conflict (Psalms 20:1-4); assurance that Yahweh will save His Anointed King and people (Psalms 20:5-8); summary prayer (Psalms 20:9).
Hear thee - i:e., answer thee.
The name - the manifested power and faithfulness.
God of Jacob - i:e., of the God who saved Jacob in his "day of trouble," (Genesis 32:1-32) defend thee х saagab (H7682)] - literally, 'exalt thee,' or 'set thee on a high and secure place,' (Psalms 59:1-17.)