시편 48:4 KRV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 48:1-7

The psalmist is designing to praise Jerusalem and to set forth the grandeur of that city; but he begins with the praises of God and his greatness (Ps. 48:1), and ends with the praises of God and his goodness, Ps. 48:14. For, whatever is the subject of our praises, God must be both the Alpha and Omega of them. And, particularly, whatever is said to the honour of the church must redound to the honour of the church's God. What is here said to the honour of Jerusalem is, I. That the King of heaven... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 48:4

For, lo, the kings were assembled ,.... As the princes of the Philistines to seek for David, when in the strong hold of Zion, 2 Samuel 5:17 ; as the Ethiopians in the time of Asa, 2 Chronicles 14:9 ; and the Moabites and Ammonites in the times of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20:1 ; and the kings of Syria and Israel in the times of Ahaz, Isaiah 7:1 ; and Sennacherib with his princes, who, in his esteem, were kings, in the times of Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:17 ; which are instances of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

For, lo, the kings were assembled - Many of the neighboring potentates, at different times, envied the prosperity of the Jewish nation, and coveted the riches of the temple; but they had no power against it till the cup of Jewish transgression was full. In vain did they assemble - confederate, and invade the land. Saw it - reconnoitered the place; marvelled at its excellence and strength, for they were troubled - struck with fear; hasted away for fear of destruction, for fear took hold on... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

Verse 4 4For, behold! the kings assembled Here that special deliverance of which I have spoken is touched upon. The prophet relates how, when the kings were assembled together to destroy Jerusalem, their efforts passed away without producing any effect, even as clouds in the atmosphere vanish away; yea, he tells us, that by a simple look at the city, they were defeated and undone, and that not after an ordinary manner, but like a woman who, when the hour of child-birth has come upon her, finds... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The psalm consists of two strophes, nearly of equal length, divided at the end of 2 Chronicles 20:8 by the pause-mark, "Selah." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

God's own Church the object of his special care. In this psalm, which is both song and psalm, and is one of those "for the sons of Korah," there is a general theme, illustrated by a reference to some historic event. The general theme is the loving-kindness and care of God over his Church. The specific historic illustration it is not possible to fix with certainty, although the preponderance of opinion, and also the largest amount of probability, seems to incline towards the wondrous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The Church and her Head. This psalm may teach us something of— I. THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH . The outward is the symbol of the inward. The glory of the Church is not material, but moral. Mind is of all things the greatest. One soul is infinitely more precious than the richest domains. Think of some great man—Newton, Bacon, or Shakespeare. If all the wealth in that one mind could be yours, would you not choose it rather than the grandest of earthly inheritances? And how rich... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The eternal city of God. A patriotic hymn, to be sung in the temple service in celebration of a signal deliverance of Jerusalem from an invading army. Commentators are not agreed as to what army. Let it be taken as suggesting some things which may be said of the true eternal city of God , what it is, and what it will become through everlasting ages, exhibiting the greatest glory of man and the highest glory of God. I. SOCIETY FOUNDED AND BUILT UP IN HOLINESS . ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:4

For lo, the kings were assembled; they passed by together . Some see in these "kings" Sennacherib's princes, who, according to him ( Isaiah 10:8 ), were "altogether kings." But actual monarchs, each leading his own army, seem rather to be intended. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:4

For, lo, the kings were assembled - There is evidently allusion here to some fact that had occurred; some gathering together of kings and their armies, with a view to besiege or attack Jerusalem. The kings referred to, if the allusion here is, as is supposed, to the time of Jehoshaphat, were the kings of Ammon and of Moab, and of Mount Seir, and perhaps others, not particularly mentioned, who came up against Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Chronicles 20:10.They passed by together - That is,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 48:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 48:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:4

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