Psalm 45

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:12

Psalms 45:12. The daughter of Tyre shall be there That is, the people of Tyre; as the daughter of Zion or Jerusalem, is put for their inhabitants: he mentions the Tyrians, because they, among others, and before many others, were to be converted to Christ, Matthew 11:21; Mark 3:8; Mark 7:24; Acts 21:3-5; but they are here put for all the Gentiles, whom that city fitly represented as being the mart of the nations, as she is called Isaiah 23:3. With a gift To testify their homage, which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:13

Psalms 45:13 . The King’s daughter The spouse, so called, because she was the daughter of one king, and the wife of another: intending the church of Christ; is all glorious within In internal graces and gifts, with which she is adorned and accomplished. Her clothing is of wrought gold Her internal perfections do not rest within her, but break forth into virtuous and honourable actions, wherewith she is adorned in the view of the world. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:14-15

Psalms 45:14-15. She shall be brought unto the king He alludes to the custom of conducting the bride to the bridegroom’s house; in raiment of needlework The image of God, the divine nature, the robe of righteousness, the garment of salvation. The virgins, her companions Her bride-maidens, attending upon her, called the honourable women, Psalms 45:9. (where see the note,) and here virgins, because of their spiritual purity and chastity, 2 Corinthians 11:2. With gladness and rejoicing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:16

Psalms 45:16. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, &c. Having directed his speech to the bride, he now returns to the bridegroom, as may be gathered both from the Hebrew words, which are of the masculine gender, and from the next verse, which unquestionably belongs unto him. And therefore this cannot be understood of Solomon, and his marriage with Pharaoh’s daughter, because he had no children by her, and but very few by all his wives and concubines; and his children were so... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:17

Psalms 45:17. I will make thy name to be remembered, &c. As he began the Psalm with the celebration of the King’s praises, so now he ends with it, and adds this important circumstance, that this nuptial song should not only serve for the present solemnity, but should be remembered and sung in all successive generations: which plainly shows that it was not composed upon such a slight and transitory occasion as that of Solomon’s marriage, which was soon forgotten, and which, indeed, the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 A royal wedding songThis song was written to be sung at the wedding of some Israelite king. The anticipation of such an occasion causes the writer’s heart to overflow with joy (1).First the writer addresses his comments to the king. Handsome in appearance, gracious in speech and strong in purpose, this one has been supremely blessed by God to fight for truth and justice (2-5). Since he is God’s representative, the king will have an enduring kingdom. Since he fights for all that is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:1

Title. For the sons of Korah = By, &c. The third of nine so ascribed. See Title, Psalms 42:0 , and App-63 . Maschil = giving instruction. The fourth of thirteen so named. See Title, Psalms 32:0 , and App-65 . A Song. Hebrew shir, as in Psalms 18:0 . See App-65 . loves. Probably plural of majesty = significant love. If in connection with the marriage of Hezekiah (2 Kings 21:1 and Isaiah 62:4 ), its place here is accounted for between Psalms 4:0 4Â-48. Significant, because of its... read more

E.W. Bullinger

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:4

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