Psalm 89:26

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:26

26, 27. first-born—one who is chief, most beloved or distinguished (Exodus 4:22; Colossians 1:15). In God's sight and purposes he was the first among all monarchs, and specially so in his typical relation to Christ. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89The writer of this royal psalm was Ethan, another wise Levitical musician in David’s service (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chronicles 15:17-18). The occasion of writing is unclear. Judging from the content of the psalm it appears to have been a time after David had suffered defeat and some severe affliction.Ethan interceded for the king, claiming the Davidic Covenant promises (cf. 2 Samuel 7:5-16; 1 Chronicles 17). Why was God afflicting David so severely since He had promised to bless him so... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:19-37

3. The promises of God 89:19-37 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:26-29

God promised that David would enjoy a special relationship of intimacy with Yahweh, who would treat him as His firstborn son (2 Samuel 7:14). This involved double blessings and much authority under his Father. David would become the most highly exalted king on the earth. Moreover, God would bless him with a dynasty that would rule Israel forever (cf. 2 Samuel 7:12-13; 2 Samuel 7:16). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

We have here another national and historical Ps., written when the Jewish kingdom and its king had fallen very low before their enemies, contrasting the promises made to David with their seeming lack of fulfilment in the course of events, and appealing to God to vindicate His faithfulness. Psalms 89:1-4 are introductory, announcing the Psalmist’s purpose of praising God, and recalling the covenant made with David. The following vv. celebrate God’s glory among His heavenly hosts (Psalms 89:5-7),... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 89:26

(26) He shall cry.—This verse is interesting in view of the theological development in the psalter. We might think that the poet was referring to an actual psalm of David, with whom the expression, “My God, the rock of my salvation,” was familiar (see Psalms 18:1-2, &c.), were it not for the word “Father,” a title for the Divine Being which the national religion did not frame till the exile period (Jeremiah 3:4; Jeremiah 3:19; Isaiah 63:16). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:15 In these words David speaks of the blessedness of the people that know the joyful sound. Although year by year the sound of the trumpet brightened the hearts of God's chosen people, yet there was one year in which that sound brought them exceeding joy. It was the year of jubilee when on the day of atonement, when all the solemn services of that day were over, there was brought to the suffering and to the poor great joy. At the sound of that trumpet every slave was set free. Yet the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:1-52THE foundation of this psalm is the promise in 2 Samuel 7:1-29 which guaranteed the perpetuity of the Davidic kingdom. Many of the characteristic phrases of the prophecy recur here-e.g., the promises that the children of wickedness shall not afflict, and that the transgressions of David’s descendants should be followed by chastisement only, not by rejection. The contents of Nathan’s oracle are first given in brief in Psalms 89:3-4 -" like a text," as Hupfeld says-and again in... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:0 God’s Faithfulness: His Oath-bound Covenant with David 1. Jehovah’s faithfulness (Psalms 89:1-18 ) 2. His covenant with David (Psalms 89:19-37 ) 3. The ruin and desolation (Psalms 89:38-45 ) 4. How long, Lord? Remember! (Psalms 89:46-52 ) A Maschil of Ethan, a Merarite (1 Chronicles 6:44 ; 1 Chronicles 15:17 ). The greater part of this Psalm extols Jehovah’s lovingkindness and faithfulness and makes prominent the covenant with David. We must of course look beyond David and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 89:26

89:26 He shall cry unto me, Thou [art] my {y} father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.(y) His excellent dignity will appear in this, that he will be named the son of God and the firstborn in which he is a figure of Christ. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:1-52

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:19-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:26-29

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 89:26

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 89:1-52

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 89:26

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