By D. C. “Mac” McIntyre
Psalm Two’s familiar contents have made it a favorite among students, pastors, and scholars alike, as it has echoes of the Davidic covenant, eschatological hopes, and the promise of divine justice. The psalm is quoted or alluded to frequently in the New Testament, included within the prayer of the disciples after Peter and John’s arrest (Acts 4) and Paul’s sermon at Athens. However, while often and variously labeled as a “Messianic,” “Royal,” or “Enthronement” psalm, such titles overlook a critical aspect of this psalm’s function. This article suggests an alternate classification of the psalm as a “Prophetic Rebuke.”
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