I have said. Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read "Thou hast said". Compare Psalms 89:19 . The words of Ethan, reminding Jehovah of His covenant with David. Mercy = Lovingkindness, or grace. Note "Mercy" (Psalms 89:2 ); "covenant" (Psalms 89:3 ); "seed" (Psalms 89:4 ); repeated below (verses: Psalms 89:19-32 and verses: Psalms 89:33-37 ). read more
made = solemnized. covenant. See 2 Samuel 7:0 , where Jehovah, being the only party, the covenant is unconditional, and = a "promise" among "the sure mercies of David", &c. But it looks beyond David. sworn. See 2 Samuel 7:11 , &c.; the word is not used there, but the terms of the oath are given. Selah. Connecting the recital of Jehovah's covenant with the praise offered for it. See App-66 . read more
PSALM 89THE END OF THE DAVIDIC DYNASTY WAS NOT UNDERSTOOD BY ISRAELThe occasion for this psalm was the conquest of Jerusalem, the capture of king Jehoiachin, his deportation to Babylon along with Daniel and many other able Hebrews, and the enthronement of the puppet king Zedekiah, a vassal of Nebuchadnezzar. A number of able scholars agree on this.The statement in Psalms 89:45 that God had shortened the days of the youth of the king and covered him with shame may refer to Jehoiachin who was... read more
Psalms 89:0. The Psalmist praiseth God for his covenant, for his wonderful power, for his care of his church, for his favour to the kingdom of David: then, complaining of contrary events, he expostulateth, prayeth, and blesseth God. Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. Title. האזרחי לאיתן משׂכיל maskiil leeithan haezrachii.— The author of this psalm lived either in the time of Jehoiachin or Zedekiah, whose misfortunes he laments very pathetically. It appears, says Mudge, by the conclusion from Psalms... read more
Psalms 89:3. I have made a covenant with my chosen— Mudge reads this and the following verse in a parenthesis, and supposes the sense of the 2nd to be continued to the 5th. Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the heavens, is explained by the 36th and 37th verses. Houbigant prefixes to the 3rd verse, For thou hast said. It is very evident, that these words can be understood of David but in a limited sense: they refer principally to the Messiah. read more
1. mercies—those promised (Isaiah 55:3; Acts 13:34), and— faithfulness—that is, in fulfilling them. read more
2. I have said—expressed, as well as felt, my convictions ( :-). read more
3, 4. The object of this faith expressed in God's words ( :-). with—or literally, "to" my chosen—as the covenant is in the form of a promise. read more
1. God’s character and covenant with David 89:1-4Ethan announced two major themes of this psalm in Psalms 89:1-2. These are the loyal love (Heb. hesed) and faithfulness of Yahweh. References to God’s loyal love occur in Psalms 89:1-2; Psalms 89:14; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 89:28; Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:49. He referred to God’s faithfulness in Psalms 89:1-2; Psalms 89:5; Psalms 89:8; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:49. He proceeded to appeal to God to honor His promises to David on the basis... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 89:1
Title. Maschil = Instruction. The twelfth of thirteen so named (the thirteenth being Psalms 142:0 ). See note on Psalms 32:0 , and App-65 . Ethan. Mentioned with Heman (Psalms 88:0 ). A Merarite (1 Chronicles 6:44 ; 1 Chronicles 15:17 ). He seems to have another name, "Jeduthun" (1 Chronicles 25:1 , 1 Chronicles 25:3 , 1Ch 25:6 ; 1 Chronicles 16:41 , 1 Chronicles 16:42 ). The only Psalm ascribed to Ethan. See note on Psalms 89:30 . Ezrahite. See note on Psalms 88:0 , Title. Compre the case of... read more