How old was David when he wrote Psalm 27?

Answer 1

Psalm 27 is traditionally attributed to King David. There is a sense of optimism about this psalm, consistent with his later life, when The Bible says he had defeated all his enemies. The author had been through some difficult times but always felt comforted by his faith in God.

But whoever did write Psalm 27, verses 4 and 5 indicate that David could not have been the author, because it talks of the Temple (or 'house', 'pavilion') of the Lord, which the Bible says that this was not built in the lifetime of King David. Scholars actually date Psalm 27 to the Second-Temple period after the Return from the Babylonian Exile.

Answer 2

Oh honey, David was probably strutting around in his sandals and playing with his slingshot when he penned Psalm 27. Scholars estimate he was in his 20s or 30s, but let's be real, age is just a number when you're spitting out timeless wisdom like that. So, grab your harp and start composing, age ain't nothing but a thang!