- Who
- David (traditional), inspired by the Spirit
- To
- Israel's coronation liturgy for the Davidic king
- Where
- Mount Zion — the enthronement of a new king
- When
- Royal coronation psalm celebrating God's decree over his anointed
Why:To prove Christ's superiority over angels: no angel was ever called 'Son' in this royal-divine sense.
Context:Hebrews opens by stacking seven OT quotations. Psalm 2 was first sung at the crowning of David's heir, but Hebrews reads it Christologically — the true Son enthroned at God's right hand is Jesus.
