詩篇 72:8-14 JC

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:10

The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shalt bring presents - Though Solomon did not reign over Cilicia, of which Tarsus was the capital, yet he might receive gifts, not in the sense of tribute; for מנחה minchah , the word here used, signifies a gratitude or friendly offering. The kings of Sheba and Seba - Both countries of Arabia. From the former came the queen of Sheba, to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And she brought exceeding great presents or gifts, but not in the way of tribute,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:11

All kings shall fall down before - They shall reverence him on account of his great wisdom, riches, etc. All nations shalt serve him - All the surrounding nations. This and the preceding verses are fully explained by 1 Kings 10:23-25 ; : "King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. And all the earth sought unto Solomon to hear his wisdom. And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments and armor, and spices,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:12

He shall deliver the needy when he crieth - The poor and the rich shall, in the administration of justice, be equally respected; and the strong shall not be permitted to oppress the weak. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:14

From deceit and violence - Because they are poor and uneducated, they are liable to be deceived; and because they are helpless, they are liable to oppression; but his equal justice shall duly consider these cases; and no man shall suffer because he is deceived, though the letter of the law may be against him. And precious shall their blood be - If the blood or life of such a person shall have been spilt by the hand of violence, he shall seek it out, and visit it on the murderer, though... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:8

Verse 8 8He shall have dominion from sea to sea. As the Lord, when he promised his people the land of Canaan for an inheritance, assigned to it these four boundaries, (Genesis 15:18,) David intimates, that so long as the kingdom shall continue to exist, the possession of the promised land will be entire, to teach the faithful that the blessing of God cannot be fully realised, except whilst this kingdom shall flourish. He therefore declares that he will exercise dominion from the Red Sea, or... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:10

Verse 10 10.The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents. The Psalmist still continues, as in the preceding verse, to speak of the extent of the kingdom. The Hebrews apply the appellation of Tarshish to the whole coast, which looks towards Cilicia. By the isles, therefore, is denoted the whole coast of the Mediterranean Sea, from Cilicia to Greece. As the Jews, contenting themselves with the commodities of their own country, did not undertake voyages to distant countries, like... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:11

Verse 11 11.And all kings shall prostrate themselves before him. This verse contains a more distinct statement of the truth, That the whole world will be brought in subjection to the authority of Christ. The kingdom of Judah was unquestionably never more flourishing than under the reign of Solomon; but even then there were only a small number of kings who paid tribute to him, and what they paid was inconsiderable in amount; and, moreover, it was paid upon condition that they should be allowed... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:12

Verse 12 12.For he will deliver the poor when he crieth to him. The Psalmist again affirms that the kingdom which he magnifies so greatly will not be tyrannical or cruel. The majority of kings, neglecting the well-being of the community, have their minds wholly engrossed with their own private interests. The consequence is, that they unmercifully oppress their miserable subjects; and it even happens that the more formidable any of them is, and the more absorbing his rapacity, he is accounted so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:1-20

The glory of Christ's kingdom. It is written that Satan took our Lord "up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them" ( Matthew 4:8 ); but they had no charm, for him. In this psalm we are, so to speak, taken up by the Spirit, and shown the kingdom of Messiah; and as its glory opens to our sight our hearts are thrilled with admiration and delight. With renewed ardour we cry, "Thy kingdom come." Consider some things testified here as... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 72:1-20

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