Muslims might argue that the Psalms were only about David and his kingship, and cannot be applied to Jesus as the Messiah.

The argument begins by acknowledging that Psalm 2, attributed to David, was indeed relevant to him and his role as God's anointed king. However, it is crucial to recognize that the promises made in this Psalm extend beyond David's immediate context. David and his descendants never experienced the universal reign or the absolute submission of the nations as described in the Psalm. This indicates that the Psalm's ultimate fulfillment lies in a future figure who is greater than David. Moreover, the historical failures of David and other Israelite kings highlight the limitations of their reigns. They committed significant sins that led to divine judgment, which underscores the need for a perfect ruler. The Psalms themselves suggest a longing for a messianic figure who would fulfill the divine promises in a way that David could not. The placement of Psalm 2 within the Psalter supports this interpretation, as it contrasts with the lamentations of David in subsequent Psalms, illustrating the dissonance between the ideal king and the reality of human failure. Thus, the Christian understanding sees Psalm 2 as prophetic of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the role of the divine royal Son and the promised Messiah. His reign is characterized by the qualities that the Psalm anticipates, including the subjugation of evil and the establishment of God's justice. This interpretation aligns with the broader biblical narrative that points to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.