Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 22:2

"The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son," — Matthew 22:2 (ASV)

The kingdom of heaven. (See Barnes on Matthew 3:2).

The phrase here means, "God deals with man in his kingdom, or in regard to the dispensation of the gospel, as a certain king did," and so on. This parable undoubtedly refers to the rejection of the Jews and to the calling of the Gentiles. The gospel, with all its privileges, was offered to the Jewish people; but through their wickedness and pride they rejected it, and all its blessings were offered to the Gentiles and accepted. This is the general truth. Many circumstances are included to fill out the narrative, which cannot be particularly explained.

A marriage for his son. Rather, a marriage feast, or a feast on the occasion of the marriage of his son. The king here doubtless represents God, providing for the salvation of the world.