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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 89:19-37

The Rule of the Messiah v. 19. Then Thou spakest in vision to Thy holy one, to His saint and servant, namely, the prophet Nathan, who acted as God's representative in dealing with David, 2 Samuel 7, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty, upon a great champion; I have exalted one chosen out of the people, the immediate reference being to David, the son of Jesse, but the implied reference to David's Son and David's Lord, the Messiah. It is a distinguishing mark of prophecy often... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:0Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite2 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever:With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.3 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.4 I have made a covenant with my chosen,I have sworn unto David my servant,5 Thy seed will I establish for ever,And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.6 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 89:19-37

the Covenant with David Psalms 89:19-37 In this section the psalmist draws put, in detail, the fundamental prophecy by Nathan already mentioned; first, in the promises given to David, Psalms 89:19-27 ; and second, in those relating to his descendants, Psalms 89:28-37 . David’s origin was very humble. His dignity and power were all of God. But our Father never sets a man in any position and fails to supply the gifts needed for it. When He chooses, He anoints, strengthens, and protects.... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Taken as a whole, this song is one of the finest in the collection as a revelation of how the man of faith is compelled to view circumstances of calamity. In a poem of great beauty he first sets forth the praises of God (vv. Psa 89:1-37 ). Then he surveys the present condition of His people, and so creates a contrast (vv. Psa 89:38-52 ). No present defeat can dim the glory of past history as it reveals the facts of Divine majesty. Yet these past facts and confidences may be the reason of... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 89:1-37

The Psalm of Worshipful Praise Psalms 89:1-37 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction we shall take the first two verses of our study and see what God will give us. Let us quote to you these verses in full. "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very Heavens." With these words before us, let us notice the unique place... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

LXXXIX. The Covenant with David.— The Ps. may be divided thus: Psalms 89:1-Job :. The promise made to David (2 Samuel 7). Yahweh is all-powerful, so that He can, faithful so that He will, fulfil His word. Psalms 89:19-Haggai :. The promise considered at greater length. Observe the sobriety of tone. It is David’ s dynasty, not David himself, which is to endure for ever, and the kingdom promised is not world-wide but limited to the old boundaries, viz. the Euphrates and the Egyptian frontier.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 89:21

With whom my hand shall be established, i.e. constantly abide to protect and assist him. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“Maschil,” an instruction, a didactic poem. “Of Ethan the Ezrahite,” “one of the four sons of Mahol, whose wisdom was excelled by Solomon (1 Kings 4:31). There is little doubt that this is the same person who, in 1 Chronicles 2:6, is mentioned—with the same brothers as before—as a son of Zerah, the son of Judah.” See on “Heman the Ezrahite” in the Introduction to Psalms 88:0. “There can be little doubt,” says Perowne, “that this Psalm was written in the latter days... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:1-52 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations ( Psalms 89:1-4 ).Now in verse Psalms 89:3 , actually, the psalm begins with the psalmist declaring,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 89:1-52

The time of this ode is gathered from the text; it was written after Rahab, the proud Egyptian kingdom, Psalms 87:4, was broken to pieces, Psalms 89:10; and after the hedge, the wall of Jerusalem, was taken away; and after the crown of David’s house was cast down to the ground: Psalms 89:38-45. Therefore it is a pensive ode, sung in Babylon when all the Hebrew hopes rested on the Messiah, the true David, and shepherd of Israel, as in Ezekiel 34:0. The Chaldee paraphrase, like the doctors of the... read more