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Context: Psalm 110 is the most frequently quoted/alluded OT chapter in the NT. David writes of "my Lord" (אֲדֹנִי, ʾăḏōnî) whom Yahweh (יְהוָה) invites to sit at His right hand. This "Lord" is both David's descendant and David's superior—a divine-human king who is also an eternal priest.
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Christological Connection: Psalm 110 poses the christological riddle Jesus used to silence His opponents: How can David's son also be David's Lord? The only answer is the incarnation—Christ is both David's descendant (according to flesh) and David's Lord (according to divine nature). The "right hand" position indicates shared authority with God—hence the charge of blasphemy at Jesus' trial when He claimed this seat (Mark 14:62). The combination of king (v. 1) and priest (v. 4) was impossible under Mosaic law (separate tribes), but Melchizedek provided precedent. Christ alone holds both offices eternally. His session at God's right hand is the present reality; His enemies becoming His footstool is the eschatological consummation.
Trajectory: David
Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment; Typology (Direct, Forward-Looking) — Psalm 110 is a direct messianic prophecy presenting the Messiah as both King (seated at God's right hand) and eternal Priest (after Melchizedek's order), combining offices impossible under Mosaic law, fulfilled uniquely in Christ's incarnation, ascension, and ongoing intercession.
Trajectory Table: 041 - David (The King After God's Own Heart)