Psalms 2:2
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
3“Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”
Cross References
Exodus 16:7and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we that you should grumble against us?”
Psalms 45:7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
Psalms 48:5They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror.
Psalms 74:23Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
Psalms 89:20I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.
Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 2:2-7
The Enemies of Messiah. 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord , and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. We have… Read the whole commentary →