Sutton, Lodewyk2018-08-032018-08-032017-11-06Sutton, L., 2017, ‘The dawn of two dawns: The mythical, royal and temporal implications of dawn for Psalms 108 and 110’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 73(3), a4463. https://DOI.org/10.4102/hts.v73i3.4463.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i3.4463http://hdl.handle.net/2263/66078This article represents a reworked version of aspects from the PhD dissertation of Lodewyk Sutton, titled, ‘A Trilogy of War and Renewed Honour? Psalms 108, 109 and 110 as a Literary Composition’, in the Department of Old Testament Studies, University of Pretoria, with Prof. Dr Dirk Human as supervisor. (http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50795)Shachar is identified primarily as a primary noun that is translated as ‘dawn’ within the Hebrew Bible, yet one must not ignore its mythical dimension. Within the Davidic trilogy Psalms 108– 110, Shachar takes on an important function, concerning the unity and the message of the trilogy within Book V (Pss 107–150) of the Book of Psalms. A process of restoration (of honour and identity) and hope is announced within Psalm 108 and started within Psalm 110 for Israel after a time of war and exile. This is demonstrated through the mythical, royal and temporal dimensions of Shachar as two dawns within Psalm 108:3 and Psalm 110:3.en© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.ShacarBook of PsalmsHebrew BibleDawnPsalm 108Psalm 110Theology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology activities SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle