Micah 5:2-5
5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Key Meanings of Psalm 72:10-11:
"Kings of Tarshish and the Isles": Refers to distant, wealthy lands, symbolizing the ends of the earth recognizing the king's power.
"Kings of Sheba and Seba": These regions (likely in modern Yemen/Ethiopia/Africa) offered gifts, recalling the Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon, a precedent for recognizing the Messiah.
"Bring gifts/Tribute": Signifies submission and recognition of the king's supreme authority, a fulfillment of prophetic promises for the Messiah.
"All kings shall fall down before him": A universal acknowledgment of the Messiah's divine rule.
Connection to the Wise Men (Magi):
Fulfillment of Prophecy: The Magi's visit to Jesus in Matthew's Gospel is seen as the actual fulfillment of these prophetic verses, where Gentile "wise men" (scholars/astrologers) from the East bring gifts to the new King.
Prefiguring the Messiah: Psalm 72 describes a king who rules with justice, whose fame extends globally, and receives homage, which Christians apply to Jesus. The Magi's journey from the East (Persia/Babylon) brings the first Gentile recognition, echoing this ancient prophecy.
