How do we know Jesus is the promised King from Psalm 72?

The identification of Jesus as the promised King in Psalm 72 is drawn from His attributes that align with the descriptions found in the psalm. The text speaks of a King who shall come down and bless all nations; Jesus exemplifies this by His miraculous birth and the blessings He brings to all who believe. Furthermore, the New Testament affirms Jesus' role through His life, death, and resurrection, solidifying His position as the Messiah foretold by the Old Testament prophets. Passages such as Matthew 5 indicate that He embodies every promise made about the coming King, fulfilling God’s commitment to His people.