Psalm 110 and the Question about David’s Son The next two appeals to the psalms are drawn from the same passage—Ps. 110:1—and both occur at climactic moments in Jesus’ final confrontation with the Jerusalem leadership. Following the parable of the wicked tenants, the first appeal concludes the four Temple controversies (12:13–37).49 Chiastically arranged around the citation,50 Mark’s account has Jesus, having defeated all comers, taking the offensive by asking his own question (12:35–37). Citing