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 To a Korahitic Maskı̂l  is appended a song of the same name, and likewise bearing a royal impress after the style of the Korahitic productions. But whilst in Psa 44:5 the words “Thou, Thou art my King, Elohim,” are addressed in prayer to the God of Israel, in this Psalm the person of the king who is celebrated is a matter of doubt and controversy. The Epistle to the Hebrews (Heb 1:8) proceeds on the assumption that it is the future Christ, the Son of God. It is supported in this view by a tradition of the ancient synagogue, in accordance with which the Targumist renders Psa 45:3, “Thy beauty, O King Messiah, is greater than that of the children of men.” This