1. The intercession of the people 20:1-5

20:1-4 The people lifted their voices to God concerning their king (v. 6) and prayed God would give him success in this royal psalm (cf. 21:2). Meal and burnt offerings of worship often accompanied prayers for God's help in Israel's worship.

20:5 The people anticipated victory in the upcoming battle. When the soldiers went out to war they marched according to their tribes and each tribe had its own distinctive banner (cf. Num. 2:2).