[[Ps-63]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Ps-62]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Ps-64]] --- ### But those who seek my soul to destroy it shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall be given over to the power of the sword. They shall be jackal food. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: David predicts the violent death and dishonorable end of his enemies, stating they will be slain in battle and left unburied for scavengers. *Historical context*: Theologians and historians link this to the rebellion of Absalom ([[2 Sam|2 Samuel 15]]-18). During the decisive battle in the Forest of Ephraim, 20,000 of the rebel forces were killed by the sword. Absalom, the leader of the uprising, was himself killed and thrown into a great pit in the woods, fulfilling the prediction of being 'given over to the sword' and ending up in the 'lower parts of the earth' without a royal burial. *Related to*: ### But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A prediction of the king's eventual vindication, his restoration to joy, and the permanent silencing of the deceptive propaganda used by his enemies. *Historical context*: Following the defeat of the rebellion, King David was restored to his throne in Jerusalem ([[2 Sam|2 Samuel 19]]). The 'lies'—referring to the deceptive political campaign Absalom used to steal the hearts of the people ([[2 Sam-15#v1|2 Samuel 15:1]]-6)—were silenced by the death of the conspirators and David's subsequent return to power. In a Messianic sense, this is also viewed as a prophecy of Christ (the King) defeating the 'father of lies' (Satan). *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy