In ancient times, the king was also the judge. He was the last point of appeal, acting as the supreme court of his day. Its no wonder the Psalmist cried out to Jehovah, his king, to avenge the earthly persecution of the weak and the helpless. On The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, well be studying Psalm 94, as the Psalmist begs God to rise up in judgement against the evil of his day.