Psalms 20:7

“Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses, etc.] That is, in chariots and horses prepared for war; which, besides their use for carriage, did great annoyance to the enemy in battle, and were very terrible to them, and were greatly trusted in by those that possessed them, (<052001>Deuteronomy 20:1 <233101>Isaiah 31:1); such chariots as were called “currus falcati”, that had scythes at the sides of them, which being drove with fury among the infantry, cut them down as grass is mown with scythes; such the old Canaanites used, which were very terrible, (<061716>Joshua 17:16 <070403>Judges 4:3); and horses trained up for war do much execution in a battle by pawing and trampling; (see…”

“remember--or cause to remember, mention thankfully (Sa1 17:45; Psa 33:16).”

“Some trust in chariots - This (see the introduction to the psalm) seems to be a “general chorus” of the king and the people, expressing the fullest confidence in God, and showing the true ground of their reliance. The general meaning is, that their entire trust was in God. This is put in strong contrast with others, who relied, some on their chariots, and some on their horses, while “they” relied alone on God. They who trusted in horses and in chariots would be overcome; they who trusted in God alone would triumph. The word rendered chariots - רכב rekeb - means properly riding, and then a vehicle for “riding,” a wagon, a chariot. Here it refers to the war-chariot, or the vehicle for carrying…”

“Remember - Trust in it. Psalms 20:8”

“20:7 chariots and horses: These were instruments of war (see 33:16-17; 76:6; 147:10; Isa 30:16; 31:1-3).”

“Some trust: Psa 33:16, Psa 33:17; Sa1 13:5; Sa2 8:4, Sa2 10:18; Pro 21:31; Isa 30:16, Isa 31:1; Jer 17:5 but we: Psa 45:17; Ch2 13:10-12, Ch2 13:16, Ch2 14:11, Ch2 20:12-20, Ch2 32:8 Psalms 20:8”