With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought . A bridal train could not but be a festive one. Joy and gladness naturally characterize the procession of the nations out of darkness into God's marvellous light. They shall enter into the king's palace; i.e. be received into the heavenly dwelling-place. read more
The king’s daughter - This evidently refers to the bride, the daughter of the foreign king. The verse contains a description of her beauty - her splendor of attire - before she is brought to the king, her future husband. She is represented here as in the palace or home of her father, before she is conducted forth to be given to her future husband in marriage. Is all “glorious.” Is all splendor or beauty; is altogether splendor. There is nothing that is not splendid, rich, magnificent in her... read more
She shall be brought unto the king - She shall be conducted to the king in the marriage procession, and be presented to him, clad in this magnificent raiment. The entire imagery is that of an Oriental marriage procession, where the bride is conducted forth to her future husband, attended by her virgin companions, or (as we should say) “bridesmaids.”In raiment of needlework - The word used here means properly “something variegated” or “versicolored,” and would here denote a garment of divers... read more
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought - They shall come forth, attending the bride, with music and songs; the procession will be one of hilarity and joy.They shall enter into the king’s palace - That is, Moving from the palace of the royal father of the bride, or from her home, they will enter the palace of her husband, her future home. If this is designed to refer to the church, it is a beautiful description of what will occur when the church redeemed shall enter heaven, the home -... read more
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
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
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
is. The Ellipsis better supplied thus: "all glorious [sitteth enthroned] within". These Ellipses are caused by the bubbling over of the inditing heart, which is too quick for the pen. all glorious = nothing but glory. Compare Isaiah 4:5 . within: i.e. in the inner palace; not internally. read more
raiment of needlework = embroidered robes. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:14
She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework; i.e. in garments richly embroidered. Such were known to the Hebrews from the time of the Exodus ( Exodus 28:4 , Exodus 28:39 ), and were worn by princeases in David's day ( 2 Samuel 13:18 ). Brides were commonly "led" into the presence of the bridegroom . The virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee (comp. Psalms 45:9 ). A virgin train follows the bride as she is led to the palace of the... read more