If she followed this advice, she would enjoy the love and respect of other powerful people. Tyre was a Phoenician seaport. The Phoenicians were world travelers and traders. A gift from the daughter of the king of Tyre (or possibly the people of Tyre) would therefore be very desirable. Other powerful people would also court the bride’s favor if she glorified her worthy husband. read more
The poem celebrates the marriage of a king. After the prelude (Psalms 45:1) come addresses to the royal bridegroom (Psalms 45:2-9) and bride (Psalms 45:10-12), a description of the bridal procession (Psalms 45:13-15), and a final address to the king (Psalms 45:16-17). The marriage of Solomon to the Egyptian princess, of Ahab to Jezebel, of Jehoram to Athaliah, as well as later alliances, have all been suggested as the occasion in view. But while the Ps. had no doubt a historic reference, yet... read more
(10) Hearken.—The address now turns to the bride. read more
(11) Worship thou him.—Literally, Bow down or prostrate thyself. read more
(12) And the daughter of Tyre—i.e., Tyre itself and the Tyrians. (See Note Psalms 9:14.) Render,The Tyrians with a gift entreat thy favour,The rich ones of the people.The objection that Tyre was never subject to Israel is not conclusive, since the gifts may be complimentary presents, such as Hiram sent to Solomon, not tribute. (See next Note.)Entreat thy favour.—Literally, stroke thy face (comp. Job 11:19, Proverbs 19:6); or since the root-idea is one of polishing or making bright, we may... read more
The Pattern of Human Gladness Psalms 45:7 We are not accustomed to think of Christ as the pattern of human gladness, but He was so. I. The earthly life of Christ, even in its sorrows, was a life of unparalleled joy. What were the leading characteristics of the life of our Lord in their bearing in this connexion? ( a ) The consciousness of constant Divine communion. Communion with God is gladness. ( b ) Obedience to the will of God is joy. The habit of recognizing the Divine will in all... read more
Psalms 45:1-17THIS is an epithalamion or ode on a king’s marriage. The usual bewildering variety of conjectures as to his identity meets us in commentaries. The older opinion points to Solomon’s marriage to an Egyptian princess, to which it is objected that he was not a warrior king, as the monarch of the psalm is. Hitzig regards "daughter of Tyre," in Psalms 45:12 as a vocative, and therefore looks for a king who married a Tyrian woman. He is obliged to go to the northern kingdom to find one,... read more
Psalms 45:0 The Answer: The King Messiah and His Glory 1. The King in His majesty and power (Psalms 45:1-5 ) 2. His throne and His glory (Psalms 45:6-8 ) 3. With the King, sharing His glory and kingdom (Psalms 45:9-17 ) This beautiful Psalm, a perfect gem, gives the answer to the prayer of distress, “Arise for our help”, with which the preceding Psalm closed. It is also a Maschil Psalm and a traditional view claims Solomon as the author. And how the critics have laboured, without... read more
45:10 {i} Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;(i) Under the figure of Pharaoh’s daughter, he shows that the Church must cast off all carnal affections to obey Christ only. read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 45:10-15
2. Advice for the bride 45:10-15 read more